
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown McAllen Neighborhood of McAllen, TX from $600 (133 Rentals)
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1113 Primrose Ave

212 S 5 1/2 St

3616 Harvey Dr W

1012 S 17 1/2 St

3616 Harvey Dr W

3616 Harvey Dr W

4109 N 24th Ln

2901 TX-107

1608 Tamarack Ave, Unit 29
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916 Violet Dr

4105 N 24th Ln

1105 W Kennedy St

400 N 38th St

3306 Audrey Ln

417 E Ulex Ave
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804 N Taylor Rd

415 N 38th St

200 Upas Ave

2011 Kerria Ave

3036 Regal Dr

3405 Frio Ave

900 E Redbud Ave

3306 N 25 1/2 St

11019 N 36th Ln

3409 Frio Ave
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3504 Frio Ave

3019 Regal Dr

5804 Nightingale Ave, Unit 3

7102 N 56th Ln

7102 N 56th Ln

1219 S 16th St

3505 N 23rd Ln
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406 Newport Ave

1105 W Kennedy St

1109 N 17th St

2709 Fir Ave

1200 E Daffodil Ave

1321 E Daffodil Ave

513 Teague Avenue, Unit Apt3

1221 E Daffodil Ave
Downtown McAllen, McAllen, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown McAllen?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown McAllen 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,179 | $650 | $2,300 |
Downtown McAllen 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,852 | $900 | $5,000 |
Downtown McAllen 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,555 | $1,600 | $5,000 |
Downtown McAllen 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,933 | $2,900 | $6,000 |
Downtown McAllen 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
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There are currently 133 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown McAllen Neighborhood of McAllen, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown McAllen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown McAllen area of McAllen, TX is a 3 Beds unit found at 501 Jasmine Villas priced from $460. Hibiscus Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $656. Here are the most affordable Downtown McAllen apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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501 Jasmine Villas | Three Bedroom One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $460 |
Hibiscus Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $656 |
612-620 E Hibiscus Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Jackson Square | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Peppertree | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
Brentwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Texan Ranch Apartments | Bunkhouses | Studio,1BA | $747 |
Maple Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
1210 Pecan Blvd | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $773 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown McAllen, TX
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown McAllen area is the $0.82 price per square foot 612 N Bicentennial Blvd Model at 612 N Bicentennial Blvd, Unit A in the in the Downtown McAllen neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Downtown McAllen apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. Antimo Apartments starting at $1,080 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East McAllen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown McAllen apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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612 N Bicentennial Blvd, Unit A | 612 N Bicentennial Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $0.82 |
St. Antimo Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
4404 N 24th Ln, Unit A | 4404 N 24th Ln | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Danubia | 2X2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.82 |
3704 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 2 | 3704 Hawthorne Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
Avanti West | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
801 E Daffodil, Unit #4 | 801 E Daffodil | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
4307 W La Guardia Ln, Unit 1 | 4307 W La Guardia Ln | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Royal Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Jackson Square | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown McAllen
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown McAllen?
There are currently 421 Apartments for Rent in Downtown McAllen, TX with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,000. There are also 333 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown McAllen ranging from $650 to $9,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown McAllen?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown McAllen ranges from $650 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,254.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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