The Village
530 S State Highway 336,
Edinburg, TX 78539
1-3 Beds | $1,200 - $1,900
Rental Market Trends in McAllen, TX
What is the average rent in Mcallen, TX?
$825/month
Average Rent
704 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Mcallen, TX is $825 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,557/month, making renting in Mcallen more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mcallen, you can expect to pay about $821 per month for a studio, $825 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $982 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,303 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Mcallen, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $2 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Mcallen, TX
Last Updated February 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
28%
Below $700/month
51%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mcallen?
Based on current rent prices, Airport District and Downtown McAllen" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mcallen.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mcallen?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown McAllen and Airport District" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mcallen.
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Which Mcallen neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Mcallen with the most apartments available are Downtown McAllen and Airport District" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mcallen, TX?
Because the average rent in Mcallen is $825, you’ll want to make about $2,750 per month or $33,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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 $821 - $1,303. You can expect to pay 6.2% less for groceries, 10.6% more for utilities, and 6.9% less for transportation.
How does Mcallen, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mcallen, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$578/month
$832/month
One Bedroom
$826/month
$824/month
Two Bedroom
$970/month
$981/month
Three Bedroom
$1,151/month
$1,225/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.