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Average Rent in Mcallen, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Mcallen, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,061/mo
▲ +7% from last month
Lowest Available
$959/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Mcallen, TX
Compare average rent across Mcallen, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen 78501 | $1,161 | $784 | 3 | 25 |
| Mcallen 78539 | $1,009 | $819 | 1 | 6 |
| Mcallen 78503 | $932 | $850 | 1 | 12 |
| Voilet Avenue | $872 | $799 | 1 | 23 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Mcallen, TX?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Mcallen, TX is $1,061 per month across 6 apartment communities and 17 available units. Rents have increased $64 (7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Monark Apartments starting at $959/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,061/mo.
Prices range from $959 to $1,520 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Mcallen, TX Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Mcallen, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Mcallen, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Monark Apartments | $959/mo | $1,004/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
| Villages at Sugar Rd | $989/mo | $1,064/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Encino Luxury Apartments | $995/mo | $995/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Rincon Apartments | $999/mo | $1,045/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| The Landing on 6th | $1,049/mo | $1,074/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Habitat at the Grove | $1,520/mo | $1,520/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Mcallen, TX Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Mcallen, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$42,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,061/mo.
Comfortable income
$51,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($959/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Mcallen, TX is $60,165 , about 18% 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) | $1,061 |
| Utilities | $245 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $585 |
| Healthcare | $285 |
| Other goods and services | $456 |
| Estimated total | $3,134/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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