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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaklyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$979
El Lago1 Bed 1 Bath 739 SqFt (659 Net)1BR,1BA$1,243
Ascend at McKinney NorthA11BR,1BA$1,244
McKinney TerraceA21BR,1BA$1,247
Jefferson VerdantA1a1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown McKinney, TX

As of March 30, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jefferson VerdantTH22BR,2.5BA$1.83
Arista McKinneyThe Spruce3BR,2.5BA$2.26
The Patios of McKinneyB1 R2BR,2BA$1.92
The Bridge at McKinneyA31BR,1BA$1.92
McKinney TerraceA11BR,1BA$1.75
El Lago1 Bed 1 Bath 739 SqFt (659 Net)1BR,1BA$1.89
Ascend at McKinney NorthA11BR,1BA$2.01
Davis at the SquareA1BR,1BA$2.28
Collin SquareE2Studio ,1BA$2.22
Oaklyn Apartment HomesA11BR,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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 Heritage McKinney Square listed at $1,310.

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 El Lago and starts from $1,989.

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