Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East McAllen Neighborhood of Pharr, TX from $300 (25 Rentals)

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501 Jasmine Villas
1 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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Dominion Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dominion Apartments

2900-2924 N J StMcAllen, TX 78501
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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 to 2 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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Legacy 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy 2

413 N McColl RdMcAllen, TX 78501

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. La Palmilla has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $356. 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
La Palmilla1BD1BR,1BA$356
501 Jasmine VillasTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$413
The Green JayC2BR,2BA$446
612-620 E Hibiscus Ave1/11BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East McAllen, TX

As of November 16, 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 $990 with a $0.76 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$0.76
1504 E Quail St, Unit 41504 E Quail St3BR,2BA$0.90
207 S Ridge Ln, Unit 3207 S Ridge Ln3BR,2BA$0.86
Avanti East ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
2301 N Dahlia St, Unit 32301 N Dahlia St2BR,2BA$0.87
The Green JayC2BR,2BA$0.45
La Stella Independent Senior LivingB22BR,2BA$0.78
1606 E Quail St, Unit D1606 E Quail St2BR,2BA$0.86
La Palmilla1BD1BR,1BA$0.50

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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 $730.

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 20 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 $147 which is $1,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East McAllen.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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