
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mckinney Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $516 (116 Rentals)
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1901 Crossing Pl, Unit 2203

1901 Crossing Pl

Chevy Chase Downs

Room in House on Southwest Dr

Soco at Alpine

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High Point Village

Room in Condo on Crossing Pl

2319 Greenfield Pkwy
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Bridge at Canyon View

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Trio

2414 Ventura Dr

Whisper Hollow

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2507 Burleson Rd, Unit 102

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Polaris on the Park

1720 Woodward St, Unit 210

Carson Crossing

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5305 Woodland Oaks Ct

The Oaks at Ben White

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Stassney at SoCo

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The Aspect

Cambrian

The Villages at Ben White

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Capitol Crossing

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Woodway Village

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2500 Burleson Rd, Unit Apt 519

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Azul Lakeshore

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Pointe at Ben White

5501 Spring Meadow Rd

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Hillside on Cannon

La Cima

3428 Willowrun Dr
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Mckinney, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mckinney?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney Studio Apartments | $1,215 | $728 | $1,631 |
| Mckinney 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $649 | $2,631 |
| Mckinney 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $900 | $3,223 |
| Mckinney 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $1,268 | $2,898 |
| Mckinney 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $1,475 | $4,903 |
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There are currently 116 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mckinney Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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. Eastern Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Mckinney apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase Downs | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Eastern Oaks | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $650 |
| Logans Mill | A1A The Madison | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Coppertree Apartment Homes | Coventry | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| High Point Village | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Patten East | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $721 |
| Treehouse Apartments | The 408 | Studio,1BA | $728 |
| Forest Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Terrace Cove Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Aero Riverside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mckinney, TX
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mckinney area is the $1.17 price per square foot Three Bedroom Flat Model at Kingfisher Creek in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Mckinney apartment is the 2 Bedroom B2 Model at Forest Creek Apartments starting at $1,140 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mckinney apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Creek | Three Bedroom Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Forest Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Douglas Landing Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom- 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Bridge at Canyon View | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Eastern Oaks | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Acclaim at South Congress | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Polaris on the Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Verde Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Hillside Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Logans Mill | A1A The Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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 $774.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mckinney?
The cheapest apartment in Mckinney is Chevy Chase Downs which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Mckinney costs $1,445.
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 153 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 $355 which is $1,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mckinney.
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