Average Rent in McAllen, TX

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Current Versus Historical McAllen, TX Rents

McAllen rentals average $819 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $950, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,800 to $3,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $97 (-10.63%) year-over-year from $916 to $819. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $213 (-19.16%) year-over-year from $1,113 to $900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-4.59%) year-over-year from $1,253 to $1,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $450 (-14.50%) year-over-year from $3,100 to $2,650. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.36% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.92% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$14.09	$819	$916 (-10.63%)	$713 (14.88%)
2 BR	$12.13	$900	$1,113 (-19.16%)	$873 (3.05%)
3 BR	$13.28	$1,195	$1,253 (-4.59%)	$1,563 (-23.52%)
4+ BR	N/A	$2,650	$3,100 (-14.50%)	$2,050 (29.27%)

Historical Rents in McAllen, TX

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Top Cities Near McAllen

There are a total of 1 cities nearby McAllen. The average rent in McAllen is currently $1,013 per month. Our records show that Edinburg, TX, with an average rent of $1,013, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near McAllen, TX is Edinburg, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $1,013 per month.

Let's compare McAllen, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.32% more affordable. Two bedrooms in McAllen, TX are about 4.21% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.95% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near McAllen, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Edinburg, TX	N/A	$838	$990	$1,013

Top Neighborhoods Near McAllen

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near McAllen

There are a total of 3 counties located by McAllen, TX. Some of these counties include Edinburg, TX, Mission, TX, and McAllen-Pharr, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,025. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Edinburg, TX. Its average rent per month is $995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,095, McAllen-Pharr, TX is the most expensive county by McAllen, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in McAllen, TX is 0.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in McAllen, TX is 7.84% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Edinburg, TX	N/A	$850	$983	$995
Mission, TX	$400	$700	$1,063	$1,025
McAllen-Pharr, TX	N/A	$812	$1,025	$1,095

Top Zipcodes Near McAllen

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - McAllen Average Rents

What is the average rent price in McAllen, TX?

The average monthly rental price for McAllen, TX apartments for rent is approximately $950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do McAllen, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in McAllen, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in McAllen, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $819 and an average price per square feet of $14.09. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in McAllen.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in McAllen, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $950 and an average price per square feet of $12.13. There are a total of 35 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in McAllen.

How have rent prices in McAllen, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in McAllen, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in McAllen, TX?

A reasonable rent price in McAllen, TX is around $760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.