Las Villitas
400 S State Highway 336,
Edinburg, TX 78539
$1,400 - $2,000
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in McAllen, TX
What is the average rent in Mcallen, TX?
$826/month
Average Rent
703 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Mcallen, TX is $826 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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 $824 per month for a studio, $826 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $996 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,384 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Mcallen, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $6 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Mcallen, TX
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
24%
Below $700/month
56%
$700 - $1,000/month
17%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
1%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
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 $826, you’ll want to make about $2,753 per month or $33,036 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 17.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mcallen is 40.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $824 - $1,384. You can expect to pay 7.8% less for groceries, 20.9% more for utilities, and 13.0% 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
$579/month
$835/month
One Bedroom
$854/month
$848/month
Two Bedroom
$974/month
$1,017/month
Three Bedroom
$1,503/month
$1,257/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.