The average rent in San Juan, Hidalgo County, TX is $700.
In San Juan, 20% of the residents are renting compared to 80% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent none of San Juan's rentals, 33% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 58% are single-family rentals.
The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in San Juan are about 29 years old, on average. Of these, 63% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
Studio apartments in San Juan are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 18% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 57% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.
San Juan is a mid-sized city in Texas that spreads to the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission and Reynosa-McAllen metro areas. Located in Hidalgo County, the city is popular for having one of the largest churches in south Texas — the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle. Local renters also explore a wide range of historical sites and museums in the city, including the Progreso International Bridge and Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center. San Juan has very long and sweltering summers, while the winters are short, dry, cool and windy. All year round, the city is partly cloudy, with about 22 inches of rain and 228 sunny days. Renters in San Juan also don’t have to deal with snow, and there are about 59 days of precipitation per year.
Prospective renters in San Juan, TX, can choose from nine constituent neighborhoods. The rental neighborhoods usually have a rural feel and most renters are families. Located in the suburb of McAllen, some of the best places to rent are in the western regions of the city. However, renters on a budget can consider houses in the eastern parts, instead. The most popular houses for rent in San Juan are single-family, multifamily, mobile homes and new constructions. Renters usually look for big lots, two-car garages, big yards and a swimming pool. The rental areas are also within proximity of shopping centers. Notably, there is no rent control in San Juan, but landlords have to give notice of up to 30 days before increasing the rent. Also, the renter must receive a three-day notice of eviction before it is filed with the court. Renters are also allowed to sue a landlord if they refuse to repair damages in the unit.
There are a variety of different shopping opportunities in San Juan, including malls like the Three View Plaza and Iglesias Professional Plaza. Renters can easily access these stores as they’re just a short drive from the rental areas. For grocery shopping, options like Junior’s Supermarket, S J Food Mart, H-E-B and Aguilar’s Meat Market are very popular among renters. Granted, the city doesn’t have a lot of department stores, but there are different local shops and clothing stores available to local renters. San Juan also doesn’t have a specific downtown area, but different stores are owned by locals.
San Juan has walkable neighborhoods with different bike lanes and trails available for renters to take advantage of. As a result, a lot of errands can be completed on foot. Alternatively, renters without a car can use the public transportation services available. The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council provides public transportation to Hidalgo County, including San Juan. It’s also easy for renters to commute to neighboring cities, like Pharr and Alamo. Finally, the nearest airport to San Juan is the McAllen-Miller International Airport.
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