Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
McAllen, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Mcallen, TX rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $55 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest downward trend over recent months.
Compared to national trends
Mcallen runs 38.1% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters compared to many other metros despite a limited total rental inventory of 381 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents start at $925/month, 1-bedrooms at $750/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,650/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count in Mcallen.
Neighborhood spotlight
La Mansion rents fell 86.0% year over year to $838/month across 12 rentals, a sharp local decline contrasting with the citywide 4.0% drop. Nearby Parkland Estates and Cardona At Benston Lakes also saw steep declines of 68.8% and 63.5%, respectively, showing significant neighborhood-level variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Mcallen
$1,200/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Mcallen is $1,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $740 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mcallen
381
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mcallen rentals at each price point
Rent trends in McAllen, TX
Average rent prices in Mcallen have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Mcallen run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 |  17% | 94% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairway Grande | $1,010 | |
Gardenia Terrace Arther Terrace | $1,100 | |
La Mansion | $837 | |
La Paloma | $1,005 | |
Los Banderas | $800 | |
Orangewood East | $1,200 | |
Regency Park Estates | $1,600 | |
Tierra Del Sol | $1,075 | |
Timberhills Villa | $1,200 | |
Wood Hollow Trenton Park | $1,290 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,101 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
94%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Wood Hollow Trenton Park
Average rent
$1,290
Tierra Del Sol
Average rent
$1,075
Gardenia Terrace Arther Terrace
Average rent
$1,100
Fairway Grande
Average rent
$1,010
Orangewood East
Average rent
$1,200
La Mansion
Average rent
$837
Regency Park Estates
Average rent
$1,600
Los Banderas
Average rent
$800
Timberhills Villa
Average rent
$1,200
La Paloma
Average rent
$1,005
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,101
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
38%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mcallen, TX is equal to the median rent in Alamo, TX.
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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 |
Discover rentals in McAllen, TX
5d+ ago
Verified
2513 N 32nd St #4, Mcallen, TX 78501
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3105 Highland Ave #5, Mcallen, TX 78501
3 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3105 Highland Ave #6, Mcallen, TX 78501
3 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mcallen
3616 Harvey Dr W 3616-10 Harvey #10, Mcallen, TX 78501
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
La Mansion house for rent in McAllen
5501 N 1st Ln, McAllen, TX 78504
5 beds
4 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in McAllen
3616 S G St, McAllen, TX 78503
3 beds
3 baths
$4,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in McAllen
9809 N 24th St, McAllen, TX 78504
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcallen
505 W Esperanza Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
3 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
18h ago
6902 6902 N 56th Ln, Mcallen, TX 78504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5609 Swallow Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5605 Quail Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
901 E Yuma Ave #204, Mcallen, TX 78503
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
2d ago
Verified
1016 E Daffodil Ave #204, Mcallen, TX 78501
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
2d ago
Verified
1008 E Daffodil Ave #216, Mcallen, TX 78501
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
901 E Yuma Ave #604, McAllen, TX 78503
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
18h ago
6902 6902 N 56th Ln, Mcallen, TX 78504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5609 Swallow Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1016 E Daffodil Ave #204, Mcallen, TX 78501
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
2d ago
Verified
1008 E Daffodil Ave #218, Mcallen, TX 78501
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 28
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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 August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mcallen?
Average rent prices in Mcallen have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $740 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mcallen?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mcallen are Los Banderas ($800/mo), La Mansion ($837/mo), and La Paloma ($1,005/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in McAllen average around $770/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,050/month. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable year over year.
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).