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Alamo, TX Area Guide

A community-first suburb in south Texas

Affordable Suburban Desert Restaurants Commuter Accessible

The city of Alamo is a small suburb along Interstate 2 in south Texas. With easy access to Edinburg and McAllen — two larger cities in the area — and direct access to major interstates and thoroughfares, Alamo is a great town for commuters. This close-knit community offers several city parks, small businesses, public schools, and local and chain dining options like the Original Willie’s BBQ. Residents can find all of the things they’ll need by following I-2, including supermarkets, banks, clothing stores, chain restaurants, department stores, medical centers, and more. Renters flock to this city for its affordable apartments and welcoming neighbors.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Alamo, TX is $369 for one bedroom, $939 for two bedrooms, and $1,369 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alamo has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$369/month
406 Sq Ft
House
$1,958/month
626 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,176/month
935 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alamo, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

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

Alamo Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Audie Murphy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

PSJA Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
  • Valley Nature Center
  • Quinta Mazatlan
  • Edinburg Scenic Wetlands

Airports

  • McAllen International
  • Valley International

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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 2026.