Average Rent in Mcallen, TX
11 apartment buildings, 66 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,005/mo
Cheapest
$784/mo
Properties
11
Units
66
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Mcallen, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Mcallen, TX Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Monark Apartments
1600 Tamarack Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Rincon Apartments
3801 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Villages at Sugar Rd
5228 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
Encino Luxury Apartments
2105 S Cynthia St, McAllen, TX 78503, USA
The Landing on 6th
4401 N 6th St, McAllen, TX 78504, USA
Habitat at the Grove
412 S Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point
3300 N K Center St, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Monark Apartments 1600 Tamarack Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA | $784 | $928 | $1.14 | 4.3 (123) | 8 |
| 2 | Rincon Apartments 3801 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA | $799 | $872 | $1.19 | 4.2 (165) | 23 |
| 3 | Villages at Sugar Rd 5228 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA | $819 | $1,009 | $1.27 | 4.3 (24) | 6 |
| 4 | Encino Luxury Apartments 2105 S Cynthia St, McAllen, TX 78503, USA | $850 | $932 | $1.14 | 4.1 (106) | 12 |
| 5 | The Landing on 6th 4401 N 6th St, McAllen, TX 78504, USA | $999 | $1,188 | $1.35 | 3.9 (94) | 7 |
| 6 | Habitat at the Grove 412 S Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA | $1,035 | $1,330 | $1.98 | 4.3 (19) | 10 |
| 7 | Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point 3300 N K Center St, McAllen, TX 78501, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (20) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
The Monark Apartments
4.3 (123)1600 Tamarack Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Rincon Apartments
4.2 (165)3801 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Villages at Sugar Rd
4.3 (24)5228 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
Encino Luxury Apartments
4.1 (106)2105 S Cynthia St, McAllen, TX 78503, USA
The Landing on 6th
3.9 (94)4401 N 6th St, McAllen, TX 78504, USA
Habitat at the Grove
4.3 (19)412 S Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Mcallen, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mcallen, TX is $1,005 per month, based on 66 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $784 at The Monark Apartments to $1,035 at Habitat at the Grove.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $913/mo | $784/mo | 43 |
| 2 Bed | $1,061/mo | $959/mo | 17 |
| 3 Bed | $1,509/mo | $1,349/mo | 6 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $913/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,061/mo. At the local median household income of $60,165, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
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 1% below 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
$40,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,005/mo.
Comfortable income
$48,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($784/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Mcallen, TX is $60,165 , about 25% above 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) | $1,005 |
| Utilities | $245 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $585 |
| Healthcare | $285 |
| Other goods and services | $456 |
| Estimated total | $3,078/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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $2,013 | +100% | 200 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,770 | +76% | 151 |
| Addison, TX | $1,857 | +85% | 146 |
| Houston, TX | $2,269 | +126% | 75 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,627 | +62% | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,033 | +102% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mcallen, TX?
The average rent in Mcallen, TX is $1,005 per month, based on 66 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mcallen, TX?
The lowest available rent in Mcallen, TX starts at $784 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mcallen, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Mcallen, TX average $913/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $784/mo across 43 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mcallen, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Mcallen, TX average $1,061/mo. Units start from $959/mo across 17 units currently listed.
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