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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McKinney, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

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$2,118$879179
Frisco$8,950$6553659

Cheapest Available McKinney Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McKinney, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Davis at the Square in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $190. Newsome Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $614. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McKinney apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Davis at the SquareB12BR,2BA$190
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$614
Treymore at McKinneyA1-MKT1BR,1BA$925
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Oaklyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$949
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$983
Magnolia RanchA1G1BR,1BA$999
Lakes of EldoradoVista1BR,1BA$1,017
The Gables of McKinney1A1BR,1BA$1,034
Ashton Oaks ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the McKinney area is the $1.40 price per square foot Comal Model at Ridgeview Villas in the in the Twin Creeks neighborhood starting from $3,089. The second greatest value McKinney apartment is the TH1 Model at Townhomes at Princeton Meadows starting at $1,799 with a $1.10 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.
Ridgeview VillasComal3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Townhomes at Princeton MeadowsTH13BR,2.5BA$1.10
The Retreat at Honey CreekRed Oak3BR,2BA$1.47
Whitewing Flats3A3BR,2BA$1.28
1701 at EldoradoB12BR,2BA$1.32
Treymore at McKinneyB1-MKT2BR,2BA$1.33
Skyway Villas2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
The Atlantic McKinney RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.41
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.17
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$0.93

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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 #26

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 Springs At Mckinney listed at $1,193.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McKinney Apartment is $614 at Newsome Homes.

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 $190 at Davis at the Square.

What is the most affordable McKinney Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McKinney Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Ridge Villas and starts from $1,348.

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