Cheap Homes for Rent in East McAllen Neighborhood of Pharr, TX from $700 (85 Rentals)

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property at 705 W Bronze Dr

$900

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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705 W Bronze Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

705 W Bronze Dr
PharrTX78577

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property at 705 W Bronze Dr

$950

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$950
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$950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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705 W Bronze Dr, Unit 2, Unit 2

705 W Bronze Dr
PharrTX78577
property at 1409 W Kiwi Ave

$950 - $1,150

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$950 - $1,150
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2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1409 W Kiwi Ave

PharrTX78577

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property at 10 Fern Ave W

$925 - $1,000

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10 Fern Ave W

McAllenTX78501
property at 700 Fern Ave W

$1,050

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$1,050
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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700 Fern Ave W, Unit 4, Unit 4

700 Fern Ave W
McAllenTX78501

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 404 Rafael Dr

$1,080

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$1,080
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$1,080

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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404 Rafael Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

404 Rafael Dr
San JuanTX78589
property at 1304 W Fig Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1304 W Fig Ave

PharrTX78577
property at 1312 E Daffodil Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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1312 E Daffodil Ave, Unit B, Unit B

1312 E Daffodil Ave
McAllenTX78501

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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 Palmilla priced from $356. La Stella Independent Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $380. Here are the most affordable East McAllen apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Palmilla1BD1BR,1BA$356
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA31BR,2BA$380
501 Jasmine VillasThree Bedroom One Bath3BR,1BA$460
Avanti at Emerald Point ApartmentsC43BR,2BA$516
Ka'Anali Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$599
El Jardin Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Brentwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Jackson Square1X11BR,1BA$729
Rincon ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$749
McAllen ApartmentsExecutive SuiteStudio,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East McAllen, TX

As of May 24, 2026 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
2500 N J St, Unit 12500 N J St2BR,2.5BA$0.76
1503 West Fig Avenue, Unit Apt 31503 West Fig Avenue2BR,2.5BA$0.83
800 W Bronze Dr, Unit 2800 W Bronze Dr2BR,2BA$0.74
704 W Bahamas, Unit 2704 W Bahamas2BR,2BA$0.81
Summit ApartmentsA2BR,2BA$0.87
La Palmilla1BD1BR,1BA$0.50
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 East McAllen

What type of rentals are currently available in East McAllen?

There are currently 356 Apartments for Rent in East McAllen, TX with pricing that ranges from $356 to $2,800. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East McAllen ranging from $700 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East McAllen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East McAllen ranges from $700 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,674.

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