Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mckinney Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (58 Rentals)

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The Patten West
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$699 - $1,690
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The Patten West

2207 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Soco at Alpine
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$699 - $1,250
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$694 - $1,245
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$699 - $1,250
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Soco at Alpine

3508 Alpine CirAustin, TX 78704
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Treehouse Apartments
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$731 - $1,711
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$549 - $1,529
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$182

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$731 - $1,711
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Treehouse Apartments

2501 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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The Social Apartments
$843 - $1,547
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$755 - $1,459
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$88

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$843 - $1,547
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Social Apartments

1817 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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Stassney at SoCo
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$854 - $1,943
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$733 - $1,822
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$121

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$854 - $1,943
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Stassney at SoCo

1800 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78744
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Logans Mill
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$871 - $2,161
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$839 - $2,129
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$32

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$871 - $2,161
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Logans Mill

1912 E William Cannon DrAustin, TX 78744
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The Oaks at Ben White
$937 - $1,506
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$927 - $1,496
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$937 - $1,506
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The Oaks at Ben White

6936 E Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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Oltera in SoEast
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$989 - $2,030
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$842 - $1,883
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$147

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$989 - $2,030
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Oltera in SoEast

4404 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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Tramor at Oak Bend
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$995 - $1,495
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$924 - $1,424
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$71

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$995 - $1,495
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Tramor at Oak Bend

903-911 Battle Bend BlvdAustin, TX 78745
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Eastern Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastern Oaks

4801 Nuckols Crossing RdAustin, TX 78744
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Grove Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Place Apartments

1881 Grove BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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Chandelier
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chandelier

2336 Douglas StAustin, TX 78741
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Trio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trio

2317 S Pleasant Valley RdAustin, 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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Alma Soco
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alma Soco

126 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704

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Terrace Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Cove

6201 Sneed CoveAustin, TX 78744
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SOCO 121
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SOCO 121

121 Woodward StAustin, TX 78704
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Whisper Hollow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whisper Hollow

3300 Parker LnAustin, TX 78741
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Point South
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Point South

2200 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Burl Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burl Apartments

2414 Ventura DrAustin, TX 78741
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High Point Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High Point Village

2400 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Montecito
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito

3111 Parker LnAustin, TX 78741
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Daffodil Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Daffodil Apartments

6009 Daffodil DrAustin, TX 78744
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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 Coppertree priced from $649. EKOS City Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $674. Here are the most affordable Mckinney apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CoppertreeCoventry1BR,1BA$649
EKOS City Heights1x11BR,1BA$674
The Patten WestA11BR,1BA$699
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$699
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$699
ChandelierA11BR,1BA$752
Ellie ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$761
Aero RiversideA21BR,1BA$769
Carson Creek Duplexes2A2BR,2BA$800
Terrace CoveA11BR,1BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mckinney, TX

As of March 01, 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 5619 Jacaranda Dr Model at 5619 Jacaranda Dr, Unit #A starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 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
5619 Jacaranda Dr, Unit #A5619 Jacaranda Dr3BR,2BA$1.33
Kingfisher Creek Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.20
The Patten WestB32BR,2BA$1.31
The Metropolis ApartmentsB2 - Vaulted2BR,2BA$1.33
The Social ApartmentsThe Mixer2BR,1BA$1.05
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.17
TrioB12BR,1BA$1.32
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.33
CoppertreeCamden1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinney, Austin, TX

Ranked #77

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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!

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 $829.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mckinney?

The cheapest apartment in Mckinney is Coppertree which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Mckinney costs $6,128.

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 383 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 $886 which is $5,242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mckinney.

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