Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Average rent in
McAllen, TX

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in McAllen, TX is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,195

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

340

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in McAllen, TX is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
64%
17%
7%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

59%
41%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
McAllen, TX

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in McAllen, TX have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
McAllen, TX

The monthly rent for an apartment in McAllen, TX is $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in McAllen, TX costs about $788 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $995. Houses for rent in McAllen, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,725.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$796

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,475

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,397

No Change

1%

Studio

$900

5%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$796

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in McAllen, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Mcallen, TX to other cities

Median rent prices in Mcallen, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alamo, TX.

Mcallen

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mcallen, TX is 4% higher than the median rent in Alamo, TX.

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Cost of living in
McAllen, TX

The overall cost of living in McAllen, TX is 15% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

8% lower

Groceries

7% lower

Health

21% lower

Housing

40% lower

Transportation

6% lower

Utilities

20% higher

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3105 Highland Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3105 Highland Ave #1, Mcallen, TX 78501

3 beds

1 bath

$675

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Available Jul 21

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3616 Harvey Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501

2 beds

1 bath

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296

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2 beds

1 bath

$700

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3109 West Highland Avenue #4, McAllen, TX 78501

3 beds

1 bath

$700

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Available Aug 29

2425 Tamarack Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2425 Tamarack Avenue - B

2425 Tamarack Ave #B, Mcallen, TX 78501

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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Available Aug 11

Crossings Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Crossings Apartments

1401 West Dove Avenue, McAllen, TX 78504

1–2 beds

1 bath

$735–$835

Apartment for rent

LOS - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.7

Very good

LOS

1901 West Japonica Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501

2 beds

2 baths

$745–$825

Apartment for rent

4601 South 24th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

4601 South 24th Street

4601 S 24th St, Mcallen, TX 78503

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent