Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mckinney Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (108 Rentals)

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Lyv Austin
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$829 - $1,450
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Lyv Austin

2207 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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property at 2001 Faro Dr

$899

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

2001 Faro Dr, Unit 31D

2001 Faro Dr
AustinTX78741

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Crosstown
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$998 - $1,898
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Crosstown

6507 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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Oltera in SoEast
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$1,032 - $2,035
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Oltera in SoEast

4404 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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Azul Lakeshore
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$1,137 - $2,649
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Azul Lakeshore

1201 Lady Bird LnAustin, TX 78741
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3003 Parker Ln, Unit 3003-D
$1,200
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3003 Parker Ln, Unit 3003-D

3003 Parker LnAustin, TX 78741
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The Zoey
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$1,245 - $3,304
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The Zoey

5700 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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 Chevy Chase Downs priced from $649. Ekos City Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $677. Here are the most affordable Mckinney apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$649
Ekos City Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$677
Coppertree Apartment HomesCoventry1BR,1BA$699
Verde ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$699
Patten East1x1B1BR,1BA$719
Terrace CoveA11BR,1BA$779
Aero RiversideA21BR,1BA$799
Hillside PlaceA11BR,1BA$799
High Point VillageOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$834
Logans MillA1A The Madison1BR,1BA$847

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mckinney, TX

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mckinney area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bedroom- 60% Model at Douglas Landing Apartment Homes in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Mckinney apartment is the Three Bedroom Flat Model at Kingfisher Creek starting at $1,375 with a $1.17 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.
Douglas Landing Apartment Homes3 Bedroom- 60%3BR,2BA$1.21
Kingfisher CreekThree Bedroom Flat3BR,2BA$1.17
Sotol RiversideC1 | 3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.28
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom B22BR,2BA$1.14
Avonmora Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.19
La CimaB1 - 60%2BR,2BA$1.19
Chevy Chase Downs2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Acclaim at South Congress1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Bridge at Canyon ViewA11BR,1BA$1.24
Hillside PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.25

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Mckinney, Austin, TX

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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 Treehouse Apartments listed at $826.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mckinney Apartment is $649 at Chevy Chase Downs.

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 $853 at Patten East.

What is the most affordable Mckinney Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mckinney Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carson Crossing and starts from $1,268.

Expert Rental Resources

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