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

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1320 Del Oro Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

1320 Del Oro Lane

1220-1500 Del Oro LnPharr, TX 78577

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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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1901 N Col Rowe Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1901 N Col Rowe Blvd

1901 N Col Rowe BlvdMcAllen, TX 78501
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Ka'Anali Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ka'Anali Apartments

311 E Crockett AveAlamo, TX 78516
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Medpoint Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medpoint Condominiums

1200 E Vermont AveMcAllen, TX 78503
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Legacy 3
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy 3

3401 N McColl RdMcAllen, TX 78501
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Legacy 1
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy 1

3501 N McColl RdMcAllen, TX 78501
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Castelo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castelo Apartments

2401 S Mccoll RdMcAllen, TX 78503
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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
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$650
612-620 E Hibiscus Ave1/11BR,1BA$675
Sunset Terrace Senior Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Jackson Square1X11BR,1BA$699
Brentwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
La Palmilla1BD1BR,1BA$746
Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$773
Redbud Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
904 Deluxe St, Unit 1904 Deluxe St3BR,2BA$0.65
St. Antimo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.73
1805 Horse, Unit 11805 Horse3BR,2BA$0.90
2501 N I St, Unit E32501 N I St2BR,2.5BA$0.91
Avanti East ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
Jackson Square2X1.52BR,2BA$0.85
801 E Daffodil, Unit #4801 E Daffodil2BR,2BA$0.93
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$0.47
Sunset Terrace Senior Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Mcallen, Pharr, TX

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Among neighborhoods in Pharr, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $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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