What is the average apartment size in McAllen - Pharr?

The average size for a McAllen - Pharr, TX apartment is 919 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in McAllen - Pharr?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in McAllen - Pharr is $998 per month, a 1.46% increase from last years average of $984.

What is the average apartment size in McAllen - Pharr?

The typical apartment in McAllen - Pharr offers about 919 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

McAllen - Pharr, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in McAllen - Pharr?

The typical rent budget in McAllen - Pharr ranges from to per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in McAllen - Pharr?

In McAllen - Pharr, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in McAllen - Pharr is $998, a 1.46% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $984.

One-bedroom apartments provide 722 square feet for $894, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,018 offer 998 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,189 sq ft) for $1,244, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in McAllen - Pharr, TX

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$998	919 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$894	722 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,018	998 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,244	1,189 sq. ft.

McAllen - Pharr, TX rent trends

Rental prices in McAllen - Pharr, TX have increased by 1.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $984 to $998.

What's the typical rent budget in McAllen - Pharr, TX?

The largest share of rentals in McAllen - Pharr, TX (62%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in McAllen - Pharr, TX?

34,708 or 36% of the households in McAllen - Pharr, TX are renter-occupied while 60,617 or 64% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in McAllen - Pharr, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Pharr	$1,015
McAllen	$997

McAllen - Pharr | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in McAllen is 2% lower than in Pharr

$997

McAllen rent is 1% lower than McAllen - Pharr average

Average Rent $997

$1,015

Pharr rent is 2% higher than McAllen - Pharr average

Average Rent $1,015

How McAllen - Pharr Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
McAllen - Pharr	$998
Houston	$1,349
Dallas	$1,588
San Antonio	$1,266
Austin	$1,638
Fort Worth	$1,438
Irving	$1,487
El Paso	$1,106
Killeen	$1,088
Plano	$1,690
Spring	$1,470

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all McAllen - Pharr apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.