
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East McAllen Neighborhood of Pharr, TX from $356 (72 Rentals)


Jackson Place Apartment Homes

Monarch Apartments

Trails on Jackson

Sam Houston Apartments

Valley View Apartments

Parkview Terrace Apartments

Las Canteras Apartments

1105 W Kennedy St

1105 W Kennedy St
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10 West Dr

La Palmilla

La Stella Independent Senior Living

Avanti Legacy Emerald Point Apartments

Avanti Legacy Violet Parc

Avanti Legacy Valor Heights

Avanti Valley View

1 South St

El Jardin Apartments

1008 E Daffodil Ave, Unit 218
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Brentwood Apartments

1016 E Daffodil Ave, Unit 204

650 N 7th St

1119 S Tower Rd

Jackson Square

The Luke Apartments

10 Hibiscus Ave

Avanti East Apartments

Atrium Place

Redbud Place Apartments
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Encino

Villages at Sugar Road

Stonewood

The Green Jay

The District Apartments & SPA

St. Antimo Apartments

Villas De Nolana

Rincon Apartments

Hearthstone Apartments

116 Lauryn Dr, Unit 3
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Royal Vista

Mosaic Lofts

901 E Yuma Ave, Unit 1403

11 Taylor St

Landings on 6th

Villa Regale Apartments

Mirabella Apartments

2500 N McColl

112 S Cynthia St

Jorsay Apartments
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East McAllen, Pharr, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East McAllen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East McAllen Studio Apartments | $805 | $749 | $1,149 |
East McAllen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $356 | $1,490 |
| East McAllen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $432 | $3,536 |
| East McAllen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $504 | $10,000+ |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Mcallen, Pharr, TX
Ranked #1
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Mcallen, Pharr, TX
Marcia R. Garza Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East McAllen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East McAllen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East McAllen is under $749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East McAllen?
The cheapest apartment in East McAllen is La Palmilla which is listed at $356, while the average apartment in East McAllen costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 63 regular apartments in East 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 East McAllen?
Cheap apartments in East McAllen have an average cost of $228 which is $1,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East McAllen.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.