McAllen is located in the deep, deep south. It is a border town that has its own culture.
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McAllen Apartment Renter's Guide
McAllen Apartment Renter's Guide
Overview
Population: 143,268
Population Density: 2,180.7 people/sq mile
Median Age: 34
Percentage of Family Households: 76%
Median Annual Income: $57,359 / year
Median Rent: $906 / month
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McAllen, Texas Renter's Guide
McAllen is located in the deep, deep south. It is a border town that has its own culture.
Public Transportation. McAllen has good enough public transportation system to not require a car (a rarity in Texas.) The McAllen Express Transit (MET) can get you around town for $1, or $0.50 for students.
Neighborhood Breakdown
Del Palmas Historic District. This block has blossomed with a few dozen bars and clubs, art galleries, and live music venues comparable to Austin's 6th Street or the Bourbon Street of New Orleans. You can also meander through neighborhood parks, great restaurants and coffee shops, as well as stop by the nearby mall.
Los Encinos Del Norte. Filled with luxury apartments, with amenities.
Violet Avenue. Rarely do you find such a coveted location at such an affordable price. Here, you can enjoy a walkable neighborhood, complete with parks, eats, book stores, bars, and the International Museum of Art.
Waterwalk. It's a convenient enough location, walking distance to movies and restaurants, and just a couple of minutes to downtown and shopping at the mall.
Emerald Point. Variety of living options, from mansions, trailer parks, townhomes, to apartments.
Chesterfield. You can try your hand at martial arts, gymnastics, and dance without ever leaving the neighborhood. You will see cake shops and tattoo parlors on the same block. All located in this charmingly eclectic neighborhood.
Westway Avenue. Close to the airport. Lots of thrift shopping, and organic eats.
Look to the Future
While McAllen has grown a lot in the past few years, it is still continuing to develop. There are bright and sunny days ahead!
McAllen Crime
Overall Crime
Below Average
Overall crime in McAllen is below average in comparison to the national average.
Violent Crime
Low
The level of violent crime in McAllen is low compared to the national average violent crime rate.
Property Crime
Above Average
The level of property crime in McAllen is above average compared to the national average property crime rate.
Top Schools in McAllen
Elementary Schools
9 /10
Gonzalez Elementary School
PublicPK-5
PublicPK-5888 Students
14 Reviews
888Students
14 Reviews
8 /10
Jackson Elementary School
PublicPK-5
PublicPK-5731 Students
12 Reviews
731Students
12 Reviews
8 /10
IDEA North Mission Academy
CharterPK-5
CharterPK-5698 Students
1 Reviews
698Students
1 Reviews
Middle Schools
10 /10
IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter6-12
Charter6-12693 Students
1 Reviews
693Students
1 Reviews
9 /10
Morris Middle School
Public6-8
Public6-8959 Students
3 Reviews
959Students
3 Reviews
9 /10
Cathey Middle School
Public6-8
Public6-81,003 Students
8 Reviews
1,003Students
8 Reviews
High Schools
9 /10
Achieve Early College High School
Public9-12
Public9-12491 Students
8 Reviews
491Students
8 Reviews
7 /10
Lamar Academy
Public9-12
Public9-12124 Students
1 Reviews
124Students
1 Reviews
5 /10
Mcallen High School
Public9-12
Public9-122,296 Students
3 Reviews
2,296Students
3 Reviews
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$1,100+
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$729+
3 units available
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Cable included + more
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$939
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$1,029+
6 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
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Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, 24hr gym, Pool + more
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$749+
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
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$700
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Carport, Air conditioning, Some paid utils, Range, and Refrigerator
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$1,050
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Carport, Pool, Air conditioning, Courtyard + more
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$1,200
1 unit available
2 bed • 3 bed
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Pet friendly, Garage, Ceiling fan, Extra storage, Microwave, and Range
1 of 13
$1,800
1 unit available
3 bed
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Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning, and Extra storage
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$1,850
1 unit available
4 bed
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Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets, and Air conditioning
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$1,300
1 unit available
4 bed
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Patio / balcony, Carport, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Range, and Refrigerator
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$1,750
1 unit available
3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Garage, Stainless steel + more
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$1,300
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
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$1,000
1 unit available
2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Range, and Refrigerator
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$3,500
1 unit available
5 bed
Amenities
Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Garage, Pool, Air conditioning + more
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Searching for an apartment for rent in McAllen, TX? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 146 available rental units listed on Apartment List in McAllen. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
The average rent in McAllen is $831 for a studio, $1,055 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,178 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In McAllen, the average rent is $831 for a studio, $1,055 for a 1-bedroom, $1,178 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,448 for a 3-bedroom.
You can find the lowest-priced apartments in McAllen by using the cheap apartments filter.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find McAllen apartments that allow pets.
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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around McAllen. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include South Texas College.