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1600 W Dove Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504, USA
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Management

Bluestone Asset Management LLC

Leasing office

(844) 326-5691 ext. 6515

Property Overview

Dove Cove Apartments earns a strong overall rating, with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location, along with solid trustworthiness. It also stands out for its 25 photos, on-site public spaces like fitness centers or pools, nearby transit options, and a lively neighborhood with many restaurants close by.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Dove Cove Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Dove Cove 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

  • Eco-friendly trash disposal
  • Images Available
  • Pool

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

Raybec-Dove Cove Apartments - 341 bed1 bath660 sqft$850 /mo
Dove Cove Apartments - 161 bed1 bath660 sqft$915 /mo
Raybec-Dove Cove Apartments - 182 bed2 bath950 sqft$965 /mo
Raybec-Dove Cove Apartments - 082 bed2 bath950 sqft$965 /mo
Raybec-Dove Cove Apartments - 252 bed2 bath950 sqft$965 /mo

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Amenities for Dove Cove Apartments

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Swimming Pool
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About Dove Cove Apartments

HomeApartments in McAllen Dove Cove Apartments

Dove Cove Apartments cost $850–$965 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: swimming pool. Located at 1600 W Dove Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504, USA, Dove Cove Apartments has 1 — 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Mcallen, renting an apartment at Dove Cove Apartments is 4% cheaper per month.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Dove Cove Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Dove Cove 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 Dove Cove Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Dove Cove Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A 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.
Dove Cove Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including swimming pool. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Dove Cove Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Dove Cove 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 Dove Cove 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.

Dove Cove Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 110 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools

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 Dove Cove Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Pool
Enhanced community features

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Rent trends in Mcallen

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 11% higher than 1-bedrooms in Mcallen.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Dove Cove Apartments to be 3% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Mcallen.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Mcallen
A table of studio rental data trends in Mcallen
MonthMedian Rent
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
October 2026$885

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Can I afford to live at 1600 W Dove Ave?

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

$35,300/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,300 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $882.
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Schools near Dove Cove Apartments

Rayburn Elementary School

7000 n main st

mcallen, TX, 78504

PK, K-5Public
A

Early Childhood

411 n 8th st

edinburg, TX, 78541

PKPublic

Mission Early Learning

1201 bryce dr

mission, TX, 78572

PKPublic

Hidalgo Early Start Academy

601 second st

hidalgo, TX, 78557

PKPublic

21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy

400 s oklahoma ave

weslaco, TX, 78596

PKPublic
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Getting around Mcallen near 1600 W Dove Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

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

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Points of interest for 1600 W Dove Ave, Mcallen

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1600 W Dove Ave

Universal Market
905 W Dove Ave
Walmart Neighborhood Market
5700 N 23rd St
Sprouts Farmers Market
5800 N 10th St
H-E-B
901 Trenton Rd
Walmart Supercenter
2800 W Nolana Ave

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