
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown McAllen Neighborhood of McAllen, TX from $369 (64 Rentals)


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Avanti Legacy Valor Heights

2513 N 32nd St, Unit 4

2513 N 32nd St, Unit 1

1016 E Daffodil Ave

3616 Harvey Dr W

2901 TX-107

2900 N J St, Unit 204

2924 N J St, Unit 222
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3 Whitewing Ave

17 S 24th St

1 N 24th St

10 N 24th St

The Monark Apartments

Crossings Apartments

Dove Cove Apartments

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2241 Gumwood Ave, Unit 2

13 Kerria Ave

8 Ulex Ave
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417 E Ulex Ave

11 N 32nd St

Paseo Del Sol Apartments

Redbud Place Apartments

5 Howard Dr

501 Jasmine Villas

Harvey Apartments

Jorsay Apartments

Dominion Apartments
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Palm Manor Apartments

Evergreen Square

Ivy Terrace Apartments

Green Square

Maple Court Apartments

Summit Apartments

Tamarack Apartments

South Pointe

The Luke Apartments

Legacy 6
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416 E Tulip Ave

Orchid Place Apartments

Paradise Village Apartments

Hibiscus Apartments

Bella Vista

Avanti West

Jackson Place Apartment Homes

11 Buena Vista Dr

7 Gastel Cir

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1107 S Palm, Unit 2
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown McAllen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown McAllen Studio Apartments | $870 | $749 | $1,149 |
| Downtown McAllen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $941 | $316 | $1,500 |
Downtown McAllen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $369 | $2,800 |
| Downtown McAllen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $416 | $2,200 |
| Downtown McAllen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $2,350 | $3,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown McAllen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown McAllen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown McAllen is under $745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown McAllen?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown McAllen is Jackson Place Apartment Homes which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Downtown McAllen costs $1,049.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown McAllen?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Downtown McAllen that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown McAllen?
Cheap apartments in Downtown McAllen have an average cost of $123 which is $926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown McAllen.
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