Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadow Ridge Neighborhood of McAllen, TX from $300 (132 Rentals)

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property at 9 Puffin Ave

$1,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

9 Puffin Ave

McAllenTX78573

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property at 8 N 56th St

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

8 N 56th St

McAllenTX78573

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Meadow Ridge, McAllen, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meadow Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadow Ridge area of McAllen, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Monark Apartments priced from $690. Bella Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $694. Here are the most affordable Meadow Ridge apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Monark ApartmentsA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$690
Bella VistaB2-50%2BR,2BA$694
Paseo Del Sol Apartments2nd floor 2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$875
Paradise Palms Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Hibiscus VillageC2BR,2BA$982
Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX2B2B2BR,2BA$1,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadow Ridge, TX

As of July 05, 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 $1,200 with a $0.93 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colgate CrossingsNew Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX3B2B3BR,2BA$0.93
2201 Umbel St, Unit A2201 Umbel St2BR,2BA$0.83
7006 N 56th Ln, Unit 37006 N 56th Ln3BR,2BA$1.09
Hibiscus VillageC2BR,2BA$0.89
Bella Vista2BR-8112BR,2BA$0.83
2810 E Eisenhower Ave, Unit ROKA Apartments2810 E Eisenhower Ave2BR,2BA$1.08
Paseo Del Sol Apartments1st floor 2beds/1bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Paradise Palms Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Monark ApartmentsA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.11

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Meadow Ridge, Mcallen, TX

Ranked #3

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadow Ridge Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Meadow Ridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Meadow Ridge Apartment is $690 at The Monark Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Meadow Ridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Meadow Ridge is starting from $694 at Bella Vista.

What is the most affordable Meadow Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Meadow Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bella Vista and starts from $791.

Expert Rental Resources

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