Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East McAllen Neighborhood of Pharr, TX from $300 (24 Rentals)

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501 Jasmine Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

501 Jasmine Villas

501 E Jasmine AveMcAllen, TX 78501

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Jorsay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jorsay Apartments

300 S G StMcAllen, TX 78501
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Palm Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Manor Apartments

4812 N 10th StMcAllen, TX 78504
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Sun Meadow Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Meadow Apartments

404 N Cesar Chavez RdAlamo, TX 78516
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Hibiscus
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hibiscus

1113 Hibiscus AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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Legacy 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy 2

3413 N McColl RdMcAllen, TX 78501
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Jackson Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Square

700 W Jackson AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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Legacy 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy 2

413 N McColl RdMcAllen, TX 78501

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Dominion Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dominion Apartments

2900-2924 N J StMcAllen, TX 78501
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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 $353. 501 Jasmine Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $460. Here are the most affordable East McAllen apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$353
501 Jasmine VillasThree Bedroom One Bath3BR,1BA$460
Avanti at Emerald Point ApartmentsC33BR,2BA$504
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$650
612-620 E Hibiscus Ave1/11BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East McAllen, TX

As of August 30, 2025 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 1303 W Kiwi Model at 1303 W Kiwi, Unit 4 starting at $1,100 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Los Lagos 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
1303 W Kiwi, Unit 41303 W Kiwi3BR,2.5BA$0.85
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.73
Avanti at Emerald Point ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$0.90
Avanti East ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
Avanti Legacy Emerald Point ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
1200 Violet Ave, Unit A1200 Violet Ave2BR,2BA$0.86
1606 E Quail St, Unit D1606 E Quail St2BR,2BA$0.89
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$0.47
Sunset Terrace Senior Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Mcallen, Pharr, TX

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East McAllen Neighborhood in Pharr, TX

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $751.

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 $353, 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 22 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 $185 which is $1,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East McAllen.

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