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3900 S Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX 78503, USA
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Management

UAG Ventures AC LP., DBA United Apartment Group

Leasing office

(844) 432-0256 ext. 2531

Open 

Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm CT

Property Overview

Padre De Vida Apartments earns a strong overall rating, with standout marks for price, location, amenities, and trustworthiness. It offers excellent value for money and value per square foot, while also sitting near a top-rated high school and within a reasonable distance of grocery shopping.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Padre De Vida Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Padre De Vida Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • More space

Floor plans

B12 bed2 bath901 sqft$590–$987 /mo3 units available
C13 bed2 bath1,150 sqft$904–$1,133 /mo

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Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Application Fee.

$16.14

REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Household Fee

One-time. Household Fee Waitlist.

$5.50

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Covered Lot

Carport - Parking.

Carport - Parking

Carport - Parking

Monthly. 2 carport - parkings max.

$15

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Building details

Property details

Units180
Lease terms8–13 months
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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Padre De Vida Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Padre De Vida Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Padre De Vida Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Padre De Vida Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Padre De Vida Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Padre De Vida Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Padre De Vida Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Padre De Vida Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1.1 miles away
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 50 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

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Rent trends in Mcallen

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Padre De Vida Apartments to be 41% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Mcallen.

3-bedroom apartments at Padre De Vida Apartments cost about 34% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Mcallen.

Median rents as of Sep 26 2026.
Mcallen
A table of studio rental data trends in Mcallen
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$800
November 2024$800
December 2024$875
January 2025$870
February 2025$950
April 2025$950
May 2025$950
June 2025$893
July 2025$725
August 2025$725
September 2025$725
October 2025$725
November 2025$733
December 2025$900
January 2026$864
February 2026$850
March 2026$862
April 2026$900
May 2026$880
June 2026$900
July 2026$912
August 2026$905
September 2026$912

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 3900 S Ware Rd?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$23,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $23,600 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $590.
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Schools near Padre De Vida Apartments

Roosevelt Elementary School

4801 s 26th st

mcallen, TX, 78503

PK, K-5Public
B

Mission Early Learning

1201 bryce dr

mission, TX, 78572

PKPublic

Hidalgo Early Start Academy

601 second st

hidalgo, TX, 78557

PKPublic

Early Childhood

411 n 8th st

edinburg, TX, 78541

PKPublic

La Joya Isd Head Start Program

201 e expy 83

la joya, TX, 78560

PK, KPublic
B-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Mcallen near 3900 S Ware Rd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 3900 S Ware Rd, Mcallen

Groceries

5/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

5/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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