Average Rent in Mcallen, TX
13 apartment buildings, 80 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$749/mo
Rincon Apartments
Properties
13
tracked daily
Units
80
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Mcallen, TX.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Mcallen, TX Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Rincon Apartments
3801 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
The Monark Apartments
1600 Tamarack Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Cedarwood Domit Apartments
3100 N J St, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Encino Luxury Apartments
2105 S Cynthia St, McAllen, TX 78503, USA
Northwood Apartments
201 E Quamasia Ave, McAllen, TX 78504, USA
Paseo Del Sol Apartments , McAllen, Tx
2501 Hibiscus Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Redwood Apartments
1001 E Fern Ave a110, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rincon Apartments 3801 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA | $749 | $905 | $1.09 | 4.2 (165) | 18 |
| 2 | The Monark Apartments 1600 Tamarack Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA | $784 | $916 | $1.13 | 4.3 (123) | 7 |
| 3 | Cedarwood Domit Apartments 3100 N J St, McAllen, TX 78501, USA | $850 | $850 | $1.16 | 4.3 (37) | 1 |
| 4 | Encino Luxury Apartments 2105 S Cynthia St, McAllen, TX 78503, USA | $850 | $937 | $1.14 | 4.1 (106) | 9 |
| 5 | Northwood Apartments 201 E Quamasia Ave, McAllen, TX 78504, USA | $850 | $850 | $1.16 | 4.3 (53) | 1 |
| 6 | Paseo Del Sol Apartments , McAllen, Tx 2501 Hibiscus Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA | $850 | $850 | $1.00 | 4.4 (16) | 1 |
| 7 | Redwood Apartments 1001 E Fern Ave a110, McAllen, TX 78501, USA | $850 | $850 | $1.16 | 3.9 (35) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Rincon Apartments
4.2 (165)3801 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
The Monark Apartments
4.3 (123)1600 Tamarack Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Cedarwood Domit Apartments
4.3 (37)3100 N J St, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Encino Luxury Apartments
4.1 (106)2105 S Cynthia St, McAllen, TX 78503, USA
Northwood Apartments
4.3 (53)201 E Quamasia Ave, McAllen, TX 78504, USA
Paseo Del Sol Apartments , McAllen, Tx
4.4 (16)2501 Hibiscus Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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Mcallen, TX neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Mcallen, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mcallen, TX is $1,516 per month, based on 80 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $749 at Rincon Apartments to $12,500 at Signature Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $907/mo | $749/mo | 31 |
| 2 Bed | $1,102/mo | $850/mo | 32 |
| 3 Bed | $1,679/mo | $1,000/mo | 10 |
| 4 Bed | $5,871/mo | $4,000/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Mcallen, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Mcallen, TX averages $907/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,102/mo. At the local median household income of $60,165, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Mcallen, TX at $1,017/mo. The current tracked market average runs 49% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Mcallen, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mcallen, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,516/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($749/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Mcallen, TX is $60,165 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Mcallen, TX
Overall prices in Mcallen, TX runs below the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 86.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Mcallen, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,516 |
| Utilities | $245 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $585 |
| Healthcare | $285 |
| Other goods and services | $456 |
| Estimated total | $3,589/mo |
Population
143,789
Median household income
$60,165
Census median rent
$1,017/mo
Rent as % of income
30.0%
Median age
34.0
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Texas
How Mcallen, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Mcallen, TX | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,686 | +11% | +2.1% | 345 |
| Austin, TX | $2,032 | +34% | -1.1% | 219 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,856 | +22% | -3.3% | 168 |
| Houston, TX | $2,243 | +48% | -12.9% | 83 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,408 | -7% | -0.7% | 57 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,585 | +5% | +0.8% | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mcallen, TX?
The average rent in Mcallen, TX is $1,516 per month, based on 80 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Mcallen, TX?
The median asking rent in Mcallen, TX is $1,035 per month, computed from 80 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,516/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mcallen, TX?
The lowest available rent in Mcallen, TX starts at $749 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mcallen, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Mcallen, TX average $907/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $749/mo across 31 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mcallen, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Mcallen, TX average $1,102/mo. Units start from $850/mo across 32 units currently listed.
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