Mcallen, TX Rent History

122 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,283
1-year change
+1.7%
$22/mo
5-year change
+16.4%
$181/mo
10-year change
+34.5%
$329/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Mcallen

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$944/mo0.0%
2017$950/mo+0.6%+0.6%
2018$976/mo+2.7%+3.4%
2019$991/mo+1.5%+5.0%
2020$1,019/mo+2.8%+7.9%
2021$1,092/mo+7.2%+15.7%
2022$1,207/mo+10.5%+27.9%
2023$1,277/mo+5.8%+35.3%
2024$1,283/mo+0.5%+35.9%
2025$1,258/mo-1.9%+33.3%
2026$1,304/mo+3.7%+38.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Mcallen changed since 2016?

Median rent in Mcallen, TX was $944 in 2016-05 and is $1,283 as of 2026-06 — a change of $339 per month over 10 years.

How much has Mcallen rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Mcallen, TX has changed +16.4% ($181 per month). The current median is $1,283.

What has rent in Mcallen done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Mcallen, TX has changed +34.5% ($329 per month). It is now $1,283.

Is rent in Mcallen going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Mcallen, TX has increased +1.7% ($22/mo). Current median: $1,283.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.