The Village
530 S State Highway 336,
Edinburg, TX 78539
$1,200 - $1,900 | 1-3 Beds
McAllen
McAllen, TX
Area Guide
The City of Palms is a south Texas cultural goldmine.
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Although it may not be the first name to come to mind when you think of Texas cities, folks in McAllen enjoy a high quality of life with all the benefits of a large urban center. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound, with 50 public parks and the 2nd Street Running Trail in the city and South Padre Island just over an hour’s drive away.
Downtown is home to world-class dining and vibrant nightlife, particularly around the 17th street entertainment district. The arts and culture scene thrives all over town, with museums and performing arts venues of all sizes. The McAllen Creative Incubator works hard to make sure the stream of artists doesn’t slow down any time soon.
Many schools in the area score very highly, making apartments in McAllen a strong choice for families. South Texas College sits right in the center of the city, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus is just to the northeast of the city limits.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in McAllen, TX is $833 for a studio, $830 for one bedroom, $979 for two bedrooms, and $1,302 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in McAllen has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$830/month
704 Sq Ft
House
$2,047/month
1,790 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,191/month
1,090 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,604/month
1,544 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Mcallen, TX is 16.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mcallen is 41.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $830 - $1,302. You can expect to pay 6.2% less for groceries, 10.6% more for utilities, and 6.9% less for transportation.
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Transportation
54
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
47
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
797 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-5
755 Students
9
Donna Wernecke Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
697 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
560 Students
8
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
559 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
1,016 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
821 Students
7
Public
Grades 7-8
806 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
800 Students
5
Achieve Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
411 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
1,944 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
2,133 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
2,080 Students
5
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Quinta Mazatlan
- National Butterfly Center
- Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
- Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Airports
- McAllen International
Top Apartments in McAllen
Houses for Rent in McAllen
Property Management Companies in McAllen, TX
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.