Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East McAllen Neighborhood of Pharr, TX from $300 (227 Rentals)

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property at 11 West Dr

$700 - $2,000

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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11 West Dr

PharrTX78577

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property at 16 South Dr

$865 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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16 South Dr

PharrTX78577
property at 9 South Dr

$875 - $1,000

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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9 South Dr

PharrTX78577
property at 9 West Dr

$930 - $1,150

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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9 West Dr

PharrTX78577

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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property at 1409 W Kiwi Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1409 W Kiwi Ave, Unit 4

1409 W Kiwi Ave
PharrTX78577

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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East McAllen, Pharr, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available East McAllen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East McAllen area of McAllen, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Stella Independent Senior Living priced from $380. La Palmilla has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $383. Here are the most affordable East McAllen apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA31BR,2BA$380
La Palmilla1BD1BR,1BA$383
Ka'Anali Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$599
El Jardin Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Brentwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Atrium PlaceVestibule1BR,1BA$745
StonewoodModel I1BR,1BA$745
The District Apartments & SPAG2051BR,2BA$750
Jackson Place Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East McAllen, TX

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East McAllen area is the $0.83 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at St. Antimo Apartments in the in the East McAllen neighborhood starting from $1,080. The second greatest value East McAllen apartment is the C1 Model at Jackson Place Apartment Homes starting at $750 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the East McAllen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East McAllen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St. Antimo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
Jackson Place Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$0.63
1700 W Douglas St, Unit C1700 W Douglas St3BR,2BA$0.87
704 W Bahamas, Unit 2704 W Bahamas2BR,2BA$0.79
1107 S Palm, Unit 21107 S Palm2BR,2BA$0.87
1604 E Quail St, Unit 21604 E Quail St2BR,2BA$0.87
Atrium PlaceVestibule1BR,1.5BA$0.86
La Palmilla1BD1BR,1BA$0.54
Ka'Anali Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.86
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA31BR,2BA$0.58

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East McAllen?

The cheapest apartment in East McAllen is La Stella Independent Senior Living which is listed at $380, while the average apartment in East McAllen costs $1,049.

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 18 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 $118 which is $931 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East McAllen.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.