Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
McAllen, TX

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in McAllen, TX is $1,250. This is -36%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$0.88

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,250

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

396

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in McAllen, TX is $1,250. This is -36%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$0.88

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
57%
21%
10%
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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,034. A 1-bedroom apartment in McAllen, TX costs about $750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in McAllen, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,080

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,500

4%

10%

Studio

$925

3%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,080

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

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$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

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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$972

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$1,150

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$1,250

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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

Apartments for rent in Abram

Discover rentals in McAllen, TX

2401 Gumwood Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Mcallen

2 beds

1 bath

$525

Apartment for rent

Available May 18

3616 Harvey St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mcallen

3616 Harvey St, Mcallen, TX 78501

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

2133 Kerria Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Mcallen

2 beds

1.5 baths

$699

Condo for rent

Available Jul 16

2425 Tamarack Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mcallen

2425 Tamarack Avenue - B

2425 Tamarack Ave #B, Mcallen, TX 78501

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 17

Crossings Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Crossings Apartments

1401 W Dove Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504

1–2 beds

1 bath

$735–$835

Apartment for rent

LOS - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

LOS

1901 Japonica Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501

2 beds

2 baths

$745–$850

Apartment for rent

4601 South 24th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

4601 South 24th Street

4601 S 24th St, Mcallen, TX 78503

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

3011 Daffodil Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

3011 Daffodil Ave.

3011 Daffodil Ave, McAllen, TX 78501

2 beds

2 baths

$750

Apartment for rent