$1,400 - $2,000 per month
Las Villitas
Studio - 2 Beds
400 S State Highway 336, Edinburg, TX 78539
Explore McAllen
$747 - $1,147 per month
Texan Ranch Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
8301 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78504
$825 - $1,475 per month
Mosaic Lofts
Studio - 3 Beds
300 E Camellia Ave, McAllen, TX 78501
$799 - $899 per month
Studios On Fourth
Studio
120 S 4th St, McAllen, TX 78501
$750 - $800 per month
Apartment for Rent
Studio
1210 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501
McAllen's rich cultural scene centers around the 17th Street Entertainment District, where locals gather for nightlife and dining at acclaimed restaurants like SALT New American Table and Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina. The 33-acre McAllen Nature Center provides walking trails and prime bird watching opportunities, with over 540 species of birds making this region one of North America's top birding destinations. La Plaza Mall stands as South Texas' premier shopping destination with more than 150 stores, while the McAllen Performing Arts Center hosts Broadway shows and symphony performances throughout the year.
Single-family homes in McAllen have a median price of $290,000, while condos range from $132,000 for one bedroom units to $160,000 for two bedrooms. Townhomes command a median price of $365,000. The current housing market includes approximately 700 homes for sale, with prices spanning from $140,000 to $1,349,000.
McAllen's cost of living sits 15.5% below the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $90,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters require about $46,000. Property taxes in Hidalgo County stand at 1.76%, and Texas residents pay no state income tax. The 8.20% combined sales tax includes a 6.25% state rate plus 1.95% local tax. Daily expenses remain affordable, with gasoline at $2.842 per gallon, 12% below the national average. The semi-tropical climate features mild winters rarely below 40°F and summer temperatures in the mid-90s°F, with 22 inches of annual rainfall. South Texas College serves as the area's primary higher education institution.
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