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McKinney, TX 75071
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McKinney, TX

Pricing Updated: 02/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the McKinney, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for McKinney Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown McKinney$3,357$1,0597273
Frisco$8,210$56249582

Cheapest Available McKinney Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McKinney, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Redbud Trail Apartments in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $947. Parkside at Craig Ranch in the Twin Creeks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McKinney apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Parkside at Craig RanchCascadeStudio,1BA$949
Saxon WoodsA11BR,1BA$965
The Gables of McKinney1A1BR,1BA$972
Lakes of EldoradoVista1BR,1BA$1,017
Oaklyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,019
Soho ParkwayAloe1BR,1BA$1,020
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,027
Magnolia RanchA1F1BR,1BA$1,029
Woodlyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX

As of February 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the McKinney area is the $0.88 price per square foot single family home Model at 13348 Citrus Ln in the in the Heights at Westridge neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value McKinney apartment is the Randolph Model at The Townhomes at Monticello starting at $1,995 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Forest Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McKinney apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13348 Citrus Lnsingle family home5BR,3.5BA$0.88
The Townhomes at MonticelloRandolph3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Townhomes at Princeton MeadowsTH13BR,2.5BA$1.08
The Atlantic McKinney RanchC2A3BR,2BA$1.51
Skyway Villas2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
MAA Times SquareBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1.41
Whitewing Flats1A1BR,1BA$1.45
Gala at Melissa2B/1BA2BR,2BA$1.51
Soho ParkwayAlta Misa with Office1BR,1BA$1.43
Woodlyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.50

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McKinney Overview

In 2014 Money Magazine named McKinney, Texas the #1 place to live in the America. Located just north of Dallas, McKinney is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. With growth comes opportunities of which there is no shortage. McKinney combines historical downtown Texas with a forward-thinking mindset that includes booming business and educational opportunities.

Why live in McKinney, TX?

Although McKinney is located outside of Dallas, the city has a charm all it's own that distinguishes it as one of Texas' best cities. McKinney offers the perfect blend of nature, history, economic growth, and plenty of real estate across the entire city. If you're into city pride, then you'll find a broad range of activities, festivals, and annual events that bring everybody out to celebrate. Some of the most popular annual events include Arts in Bloom Art Festival, Oktoberfest, Scare on the Square during Halloween, and Bike the Bricks annual bicycle race.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinney, TX

Ranked #30

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around McKinney, TX

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKinney Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McKinney?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McKinney is at Parkside at Craig Ranch listed at $949.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McKinney Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McKinney Apartment is $969 at The Gables of McKinney.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McKinney Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McKinney is starting from $1,142 at Skyway Villas.

What is the most affordable McKinney Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McKinney Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Skyway Villas and starts from $1,323.

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