Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
McAllen, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 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 $38 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.9% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Mcallen sits 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 373 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Apartments in McAllen, TX run around $975/month while houses sit at $1,850/month. By bedroom, studios are $925/month, 1-bedrooms $750/month, 2-bedrooms $1,000/month, 3-bedrooms $1,550/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,600/month, providing distinct price points for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
La Mansion rents fell 77.9% year over year to $1,325/month across 13 rentals, a large decline compared to the citywide 4.0% drop. Parkland Estates and Cardona At Benston Lakes also saw declines of 70.6% and 52.9%, respectively.
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 September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mcallen
373
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mcallen rentals at each price point
Rent trends in McAllen, TX
Average rent prices in Mcallen have increased 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Mcallen run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $970.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 | 5% |  88% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairway Grande | $1,272 | |
Gardenia Terrace Arther Terrace | $1,000 | |
La Mansion | $1,325 | |
La Paloma | $1,250 | |
Los Banderas | $1,250 | |
Orangewood East | $875 | |
Parkwood Manor | $1,300 | |
Ponderosa | $1,250 | |
Tierra Del Sol | $940 | |
Wood Hollow Trenton Park | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,225 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,127 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
88%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Gardenia Terrace Arther Terrace
Average rent
$1,000
Tierra Del Sol
Average rent
$940
Wood Hollow Trenton Park
Average rent
$1,400
Parkwood Manor
Average rent
$1,300
La Mansion
Average rent
$1,325
Orangewood East
Average rent
$875
Fairway Grande
Average rent
$1,272
Los Banderas
Average rent
$1,250
La Paloma
Average rent
$1,250
Ponderosa
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,127
Last 30 days
2%
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
37%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mcallen, TX is 2% lower than the median rent in Alamo, TX.
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Cost of living in McAllen, TX
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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
17h ago
620 E Upas Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$595–$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in McAllen
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mcallen
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mcallen
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
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
505 W Esperanza Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
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
10701 N Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX 78504
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
5609 Swallow Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mcallen
1413 Keeton Ave, Mcallen, TX 78503
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4804 Tyler Ave #2, McAllen, TX 78503
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,745
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4208 Walnut Ave #1, Mcallen, TX 78501
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
16h ago
Verified
1201 Sandpiper Ave #14, Mcallen, TX 78504
2 beds
2.5 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
2d ago
Verified
1309 E Camellia Ave #C, Mcallen, TX 78501
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Verified
901 E Yuma Ave #204, Mcallen, TX 78503
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
1309 E Camellia Ave #D, McAllen, TX 78501
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,100
Condo for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
5609 Swallow Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mcallen
1413 Keeton Ave, Mcallen, TX 78503
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1201 Sandpiper Ave #14, Mcallen, TX 78504
2 beds
2.5 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
2924 N J St #225, McAllen, TX 78501
2 beds
2 baths
$775
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mcallen?
Average rent prices in Mcallen have increased 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 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mcallen?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mcallen are Orangewood East ($875/mo), Tierra Del Sol ($940/mo), and Gardenia Terrace Arther Terrace ($1,000/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?
September offers the best rental opportunities in McAllen, with the lowest rents of the year and less competitive conditions. July sees the highest rents, with approximately a 7% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).