
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadow Ridge Neighborhood of McAllen, TX from $300 (104 Rentals)
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3616 Harvey Dr W

The Monark Apartments

3105 Highland Ave, Unit 5

2109 Kerria Ave, Unit Apartment eight

7 Whitewing Ave

2109 Kerria Ave, Unit 4

Hibiscus Village

2500 Shasta Ave W, Unit B

4212 La Vista Ave
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3501 N 23rd Ln, Unit 104

12 N 59th St

9 N 39th St

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4008 La Vista Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

17 N 33rd St

11 Ozark Ave

13 Puffin Ave

4208 La Vista Ave, Unit 3

10 N 59th St

10 Sandpiper Ave
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12 Notre Dame Ave

4105 La Vista Ave, Unit 1

4104 Walnut Ave

20 Notre Dame Ave

5805 Sandpiper Ave

4004 Walnut Ave

10 Mulberry Ave

12 Puffin Ave

20 Swallow Ave

2419 N 28th St
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4000 La Vista Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

12 N 56th St

24 N 25th St

25 N 25th St

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4004 La Vista Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

Harvey Apartments

McAllen Square Apartments

Hibiscus Apartments

3800 Dove Ave

Evergreen Square
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4109 N 24th Ln

4105 N 24th Ln

Paradise Palms Apartments

Legacy 6

Paseo Del Sol Apartments

Hibiscus Apartments

Orchid Place Apartments

Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX

2716 N 31st St

5701 Nightingale Ave
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Meadow Ridge, McAllen, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Meadow Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $847 | $316 | $1,075 |
| Meadow Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,031 | $453 | $1,825 |
| Meadow Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $516 | $2,145 |
| Meadow Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $2,350 | $2,380 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 104 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Meadow Ridge Neighborhood of McAllen, TX.
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Cheapest Available Meadow Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadow Ridge area of McAllen, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Bella Vista priced from $694. The Monark Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Meadow Ridge apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista | B2-50% | 2BR,2BA | $694 |
| The Monark Apartments | A1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| 4212 La Vista Ave | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Hibiscus Village | C | 2BR,2BA | $982 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadow Ridge, TX
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meadow Ridge area is the $1.09 price per square foot New Unit Model at Colgate Crossings in the in the Meadow Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Meadow Ridge apartment is the 3B2B Model at Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX starting at $1,235 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Meadow Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadow Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate Crossings | New Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX | 3B2B | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 7006 N 56th Ln, Unit 3 | 7006 N 56th Ln | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| 1412 S Xanthia St | 1412 S Xanthia St | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Hibiscus Village | C | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Bella Vista | 2BR-811 | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| 5801 Nightingale, Unit 3 | 5801 Nightingale | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 1412 S Yankton St, Unit 1 | 1412 S Yankton St | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 722 S Stewart Blvd | 722 S Stewart Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Monark Apartments | A1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadow Ridge Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadow Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Meadow Ridge is The Monark Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Meadow Ridge costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadow Ridge?
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 16 regular apartments in Meadow Ridge 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 Meadow Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Meadow Ridge have an average cost of $186 which is $2,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadow Ridge.
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