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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McKinney, TX

Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025

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$3,400$9796593
Frisco$8,885$75047976

Cheapest Available McKinney Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McKinney, TX is a Studio unit found at Parkside at Craig Ranch in the Twin Creeks neighborhood priced from $837. Treymore at McKinney in the Timber Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $857. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McKinney apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside at Craig RanchCascadeStudio,1BA$837
Treymore at McKinneyA1-MKT1BR,1BA$857
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$947
Magnolia RanchA1F1BR,1BA$974
The Gables of McKinney1A1BR,1BA$976
Oaklyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$979
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$997
Lakes of EldoradoVista1BR,1BA$1,017
Springs At MckinneyStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX

As of March 27, 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 12069 Brownwood Dr Model at 12069 Brownwood Dr starting at $3,119 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Heights at Westridge 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
12069 Brownwood Dr12069 Brownwood Dr4BR,3BA$0.93
125 Prairie View Dr125 Prairie View Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.97
2436 Sierra Dr2436 Sierra Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.06
The Townhomes at MonticelloRandolph3BR,2.5BA$1.02
2324 Spruce Meadow Ln2324 Spruce Meadow Ln3BR,2BA$1.20
4504 Highlands Dr4504 Highlands Dr3BR,2BA$1.26
Treymore at McKinneyC1-T503BR,2BA$1.24
Skyway Villas2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Whitewing Flats1A1BR,1BA$1.32

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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 #29

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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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $837.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McKinney Apartment is $857 at Treymore at 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 $1,142.

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