
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East McAllen Neighborhood of Pharr, TX from $300 (48 Rentals)
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Sunset Terrace Senior Village

8005 Cisne St

518 W U.S. Hwy 83
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La Stella Independent Senior Living

1100 E Business Hwy 83

612-620 E Hibiscus Ave

650 N 7th St

3820 N 9th Ct

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126 E 2nd St

800 E Daffodil Ave

Stonewood

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Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point

Avanti Legacy Violet Parc- SENIOR LIVING

400 E Ulex Ave, Unit Apartment 4

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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 |
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East McAllen Studio Apartments | $827 | $700 | $990 |
East McAllen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $940 | $353 | $1,490 |
East McAllen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,137 | $430 | $2,225 |
East McAllen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $800 | $2,500 |
East McAllen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East McAllen Neighborhood of Pharr, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Stella Independent Senior Living | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $353 |
501 Jasmine Villas | Three Bedroom One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $460 |
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $650 |
612-620 E Hibiscus Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Sunset Terrace Senior Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Jackson Square | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Brentwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
La Palmilla | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $746 |
Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $773 |
Redbud Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East McAllen, TX
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East McAllen area is the $0.65 price per square foot 904 Deluxe St Model at 904 Deluxe St, Unit 1 in the in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value East McAllen apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. Antimo Apartments starting at $1,080 with a $0.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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904 Deluxe St, Unit 1 | 904 Deluxe St | 3BR,2BA | $0.65 |
St. Antimo Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.73 |
1805 Horse, Unit 1 | 1805 Horse | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
2501 N I St, Unit E3 | 2501 N I St | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.91 |
Avanti East Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
Jackson Square | 2X1.5 | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
801 E Daffodil, Unit #4 | 801 E Daffodil | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
La Stella Independent Senior Living | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.47 |
Sunset Terrace Senior Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Mcallen, Pharr, TX
Ranked #1
Among neighborhoods in Pharr, TX 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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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $795.
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 $2,500.
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 16 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 $107 which is $2,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East McAllen.
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