McAllen, TX rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in McAllen, TX is $1,469.

Average rent

$1,469

Month-over-month change

+$74

Year-over-year change

+$169

Available rentals

643

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $6,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5005
$60011
$70030
$80036
$90042
$1,00055
$1,10092
$1,20095
$1,30057
$1,40032
$1,50024
$1,60038
$1,70042
$1,80040
$1,90038
$2,00043
$2,10042
$2,20025
$2,30026
$2,40025
$2,50025
$2,60016
$2,70011
$2,8009
$2,90012
$3,0006
$3,1004
$3,2007
$3,3003
$3,4004
$3,5006
$3,6002
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,9003
$5,000+3

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $169 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,400$1,300
Feb$1,350$1,300
Mar$1,350$1,300
Apr$1,350$1,325
May$1,350$1,350
Jun$1,270$1,375
Jul$1,300$1,350
Aug$1,350$1,450
Sep$1,278No data
Oct$1,300No data
Nov$1,300No data
Dec$1,300No data

Market temperature

The McAllen, TX rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in McAllen, TX is 30% lower than the national average.

McAllen, TXvs.

$1,469

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in McAllen, TX?

The average rent in McAllen, TX is $1,469.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in McAllen, TX?

Houses in McAllen, TX rent between $550 - $6,000 with an average rent of $1,469.

3. How has the rent in McAllen, TX changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in McAllen, TX increased by $169

4. How much has the rent in McAllen, TX increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in McAllen, TX increased by $74

5. How many available rentals are there in McAllen, TX?

There are currently 643 rentals available in McAllen, TX.

6. How do rent prices in McAllen, TX compare with the national average?

The average rent in McAllen, TX is $1,469 — 30.05% lower the national average of $2,100.

Zip codes in McAllen, TX