4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in McAllen, TX
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in McAllen, Texas as of July 2026. That's +30% higher than the citywide median of $1,283 and +34% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $4,560 |
| 2 | Argyle | $4,560 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $4,450 |
| 4 | Prosper | $4,300 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $4,230 |
| 6 | Aledo | $4,130 |
| 7 | Justin | $4,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $3,980 |
| 9 | Bellaire | $3,850 |
| 10 | Fresno | $3,840 |
| 11 | Royse City | $3,830 |
| 12 | Haslet | $3,830 |
| 13 | Celina | $3,770 |
| 14 | Grapevine | $3,710 |
| 15 | Lakeway | $3,680 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than McAllen.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs McAllen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharr, TX | 5.7 mi | $1,470 | $-193 (-12%) |
| Alton, TX | 6.8 mi | $1,350 | $-313 (-19%) |
| San Juan, TX | 6.9 mi | $1,410 | $-253 (-15%) |
| Mission, TX | 9.3 mi | $1,460 | $-203 (-12%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,447 | $-216 (-13%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 17.9 mi | $1,425 | $-238 (-14%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 36.7 mi | $1,380 | $-283 (-17%) |
| Rancho Viejo, TX | 51.2 mi | $1,630 | $-33 (-2%) |
| Brownsville, TX | 58.1 mi | $1,387 | $-276 (-17%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 88.6 mi | $1,750 | +$87 (+5%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 118.6 mi | $2,167 | +$504 (+30%) |
| Portland, TX | 129.9 mi | $2,840 | +$1,177 (+71%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in McAllen — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in McAllen?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in McAllen, Texas is $1,663 per month. This is +30% higher than the citywide median of $1,283.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in McAllen?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,520 ($5,543/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is McAllen expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
McAllen's 4+ bedroom median of $1,663 is +34% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does McAllen rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 246 cities in Texas with 4+ bedroom data, McAllen ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near McAllen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Pharr ($1,470), Alton ($1,350), San Juan ($1,410).