South Texas College

McAllen, TX

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South Texas College Pecan Campus - McAllen, TX Area Guide

Making higher education accessible

STC Affordable Flexible Diverse Suburban Commuter

Established in 1993, South Texas College is a public community college able to award baccalaureate and associate degrees. Known for its diverse student body, STC leads the nation in dual enrollment and early college high school programs. Small class sizes and online courses and programs enable all kinds of learners the opportunity to succeed. Continuing, professional, and workforce education are available to those looking to upgrade their skills or develop personally. STC’s Pecan Campus is the college’s main campus in McAllen, TX. A variety of apartments, single-family homes, and lofts are available for rent at an affordable rate near South Texas College’s Pecan Campus. With the International Museum of Art and Science, Cine El Rey, 17th Street Entertainment District, and a number of parks and restaurants nearby, you’re sure to find something that suits your interests near STC’s Pecan Campus.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in McAllen, TX is $825 for a studio, $825 for one bedroom, $990 for two bedrooms, and $1,374 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in McAllen has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 522 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $825/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $825/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 930 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $990/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,049 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,374/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Texas College Pecan Campus - McAllen, TX (University) is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

54 / 100

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.

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 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

Gonzalez Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Rayburn Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Garza Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Morris Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Michael E Fossum Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Cathey Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Rowe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Mcallen High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Quinta Mazatlan
  • National Butterfly Center
  • Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
  • Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Airports

  • McAllen 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.