Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Average rent in
McAllen, TX

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in McAllen, TX is $1,200. This is -38%, or $737, lower than the national average.

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average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

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Total rentals

356

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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in McAllen, TX is $1,200. This is -38%, or $737, lower than the national average.

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average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
65%
18%
6%
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 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 $798 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $975. Houses for rent in McAllen, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$798

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,500

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,350

2%

1%

Studio

$725

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$798

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by41%

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.

More data insights and reports

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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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$725

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Crossings Apartments

1401 W Dove Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504

1–2 beds

1 bath

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