Average Rent in McAllen, TX and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in McAllen, TX

Average rent prices in Mcallen have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in
McAllen, TX

Rent prices in Mcallen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mcallen is $955, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Mcallen run $799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.


Studio	$900	6%	29%
1 bedroom	$798	No Change	No Change
2 bedroom	$1,050	1%	1%
3 bedroom	$1,550	No Change	1%
4 bedroom	$2,600	3%	9%

		Listings
Cardona At Benston Lakes	$1,745
Country Club Terrace	$1,200
Fairway Grande	$1,175
Gardenia Terrace Arther Terrace	$1,600
La Mansion	$1,194
La Paloma	$1,245
Parkwood Manor	$1,300
Tierra Del Sol	$1,175
Timberhills Villa	$1,200
Wood Hollow Trenton Park	$1,550


Apartments	$955	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,200	2%	No Change
Houses	$1,900	1%	No Change
Rooms	$1,101	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$798

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

Last year

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.

How does rent in Mcallen, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mcallen and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mcallen

Median rent price$1,200

38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,125

42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mcallen, TX is 7% higher than the median rent in Alamo, TX.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Cost of living in McAllen, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	15% lower
Groceries	8% lower
Health	22% lower
Housing	40% lower
Transportation	13% lower
Utilities	18% higher

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5d+ ago

Verified

2513 N 32nd St #4, Mcallen, TX 78501

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mcallen

3616 Harvey St, Mcallen, TX 78501

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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620 E Upas Ave, McAllen, TX 78501

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Very good

LOS

1901 Japonica Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501

2 beds

2 baths

$745–$795

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.3

Very good

4601 South 24th Street

4601 S 24th St, Mcallen, TX 78503

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Verified

3105 Highland Ave #6, Mcallen, TX 78501

3 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 8

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mcallen

2913 N 31st St #3, Mcallen, TX 78501

2 beds

2 baths

$750

Apartment for rent

Available May 11

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Frequently asked questions for McAllen, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Mcallen rental market.

How much is rent in Mcallen?

The average rent in Mcallen is $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mcallen?

Average rent prices in Mcallen have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Mcallen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mcallen is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mcallen?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mcallen are Fairway Grande ($1,175/mo), Tierra Del Sol ($1,175/mo), and La Mansion ($1,194/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mcallen?

To comfortably afford rent in Mcallen, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mcallen?

McAllen's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $780 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,000 monthly. These South Texas rental rates reflect current market conditions with two-bedroom apartments representing the largest share of available inventory at 40%.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).