
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown McKinney Neighborhood of McKinney, TX from $900 (12 Rentals)
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Downtown McKinney, McKinney, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown McKinney?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown McKinney Studio Apartments | $1,640 | $1,333 | $2,500 |
Downtown McKinney 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $979 | $3,252 |
Downtown McKinney 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,299 | $4,357 |
Downtown McKinney 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,853 | $1,878 | $5,001 |
Downtown McKinney 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $3,280 | $3,585 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown McKinney Neighborhood of McKinney, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown McKinney Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown McKinney area of McKinney, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Oaklyn Apartment Homes priced from $979. El Lago has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,243. Here are the most affordable Downtown McKinney apartments for rent in McKinney, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oaklyn Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
El Lago | 1 Bed 1 Bath 739 SqFt (659 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1,243 |
Ascend at McKinney North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,244 |
Jefferson Verdant | A1a | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
McKinney Terrace | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown McKinney, TX
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown McKinney area is the $1.83 price per square foot TH2 Model at Jefferson Verdant in the in the Timber Creek neighborhood starting from $3,069. The second greatest value Downtown McKinney apartment is the The Spruce Model at Arista McKinney starting at $3,045 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Timber Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown McKinney apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Jefferson Verdant | TH2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.83 |
Arista McKinney | The Spruce | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.26 |
The Patios of McKinney | B1 R | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
The Bridge at McKinney | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
McKinney Terrace | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
El Lago | 1 Bed 1 Bath 739 SqFt (659 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Ascend at McKinney North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Davis at the Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Collin Square | E2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
Oaklyn Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Getting Around the Downtown McKinney Neighborhood in McKinney, TX
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown McKinney Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown McKinney?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown McKinney is at Collin Square listed at $1,333.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown McKinney Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown McKinney Apartment is $979 at Oaklyn Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown McKinney Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown McKinney is starting from $1,299 at Oaklyn Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Downtown McKinney Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown McKinney Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKinney Terrace and starts from $1,878.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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