1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in McAllen, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in McAllen, Texas as of August 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,276 and +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in McAllen
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in McAllen
Compare McAllen's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than McAllen.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs McAllen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharr, TX | 5.7 mi | $820 | $-107 (-12%) |
| Alton, TX | 6.8 mi | $750 | $-177 (-19%) |
| San Juan, TX | 6.9 mi | $790 | $-137 (-15%) |
| Mission, TX | 9.3 mi | $810 | $-117 (-13%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 12.9 mi | $807 | $-120 (-13%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 17.9 mi | $795 | $-132 (-14%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 36.7 mi | $800 | $-127 (-14%) |
| Brownsville, TX | 58.1 mi | $800 | $-127 (-14%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 88.6 mi | $890 | $-37 (-4%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 118.6 mi | $1,153 | +$226 (+24%) |
| Portland, TX | 129.9 mi | $1,510 | +$583 (+63%) |
| Laredo, TX | 132.7 mi | $1,100 | +$173 (+19%) |
1-Bedroom rent in McAllen — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in McAllen?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in McAllen, Texas is $927 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,276.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in McAllen?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,080 ($3,090/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.83/hour at a full-time job.
Is McAllen expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
McAllen's 1-bedroom median of $927 is +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does McAllen rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, McAllen ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near McAllen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Pharr ($820), Alton ($750), San Juan ($790).