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Grove Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Place Apartments

1881 Grove BlvdAustin, 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 Hillside Place priced from $600. The Patten West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Mckinney apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside PlaceA11BR,1BA$600
The Patten West11ALStudio,1BA$699
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$700
The Social ApartmentsThe Artist1BR,1BA$754
Logans MillA1A The Madison1BR,1BA$755
Treehouse ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$758
Oltera in SoEastSpringsStudio,1BA$795
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$799
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$799
Patten East1x1A1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mckinney, TX

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mckinney area is the $1.31 price per square foot 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Avonmora Apartments in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,864. The second greatest value Mckinney apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Acclaim at South Congress starting at $1,299 with a $1.05 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avonmora Apartments4 Bed, 2.5 Bath (60% Income Restricted)4BR,2.5BA$1.31
Acclaim at South Congress3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Pointe at Ben WhiteC13BR,2BA$1.35
Kingfisher Creek Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.20
The AspectB3R2BR,2BA$1.34
Eastside at 2201C1 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath3BR,2BA$1.33
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.30
Verde ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.12
Ellie ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.14
Hillside PlaceA11BR,1BA$0.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinney, Austin, TX

Ranked #68

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 $815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mckinney?

The cheapest apartment in Mckinney is Hillside Place which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Mckinney costs $8,854.

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 209 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 $785 which is $8,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mckinney.

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