Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mckinney Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (77 Rentals)

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Grove Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Place Apartments

1881 Grove BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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Aero Riverside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aero Riverside

2201 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741

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SOCO 121
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SOCO 121

121 Woodward StAustin, TX 78704
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Point South
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Point South

2200 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Mckinney, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mckinney Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mckinney area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Creek Apartments priced from $750. Coppertree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $769. Here are the most affordable Mckinney apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
CoppertreeCoventry1BR,1BA$769
Aero RiversideA21BR,1BA$795
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$799
The Patten EastThe Vaughn1BR,1BA$800
Grace WoodsA21BR,1BA$814
Terrace CoveA11BR,1BA$825
The Patten West11ALStudio,1BA$829
Franklin ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$856
Acclaim at South Congress1b1bHblc1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mckinney, TX

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mckinney area is the $1.29 price per square foot B1 Model at Radius on Grove in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,671. The second greatest value Mckinney apartment is the 4x2ArT2 Model at Hillside on Cannon starting at $1,716 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin 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.
Radius on GroveB12BR,2BA$1.29
Hillside on Cannon4x2ArT24BR,2BA$1.44
The AspectB3IR2BR,2BA$1.44
Eastside at 2201C1 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath3BR,2BA$1.43
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.24
The Social ApartmentsThe Mixer2BR,1BA$1.26
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.27
CoppertreeCromwell2BR,2BA$1.33
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
Vi CollinaA11BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinney, Austin, TX

Ranked #59

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Mckinney Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Mckinney Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mckinney?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mckinney is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mckinney?

The cheapest apartment in Mckinney is Forest Creek Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Mckinney costs $1,831.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mckinney?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 174 regular apartments in Mckinney that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mckinney?

Cheap apartments in Mckinney have an average cost of $647 which is $1,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mckinney.

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