Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allen McKinney Neighborhood of McKinney, TX from $400 (240 Rentals)

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Oaklyn
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$997 - $1,572
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Oaklyn

1600 Heritage DrMcKinney, TX 75069
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Collin Square
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$1,031 - $2,590
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Collin Square

3751 North Central ExpyMcKinney, TX 75071
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Luxia Craig Ranch
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$1,053 - $3,847
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Luxia Craig Ranch

7830 Van Tuyl PkyMcKinney, TX 75070
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Woodlyn
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$1,067 - $1,482
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Woodlyn

123 Wilson Creek BlvdMcKinney, TX 75069
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Stonegate Apartments
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$1,114 - $1,358
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Stonegate Apartments

2521 Wolford StMcKinney, TX 75071
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Allen McKinney, McKinney, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Allen McKinney Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Allen McKinney area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Merritt McGowan Manor Homes priced from $468. Provision at Melissa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $606. Here are the most affordable Allen McKinney apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merritt McGowan Manor HomesA11BR,1BA$468
Provision at MelissaA1-301BR,1BA$606
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$640
Ashton Oaks ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$915
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Grand at AnnaE1Studio,1BA$955
Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$988
The Gables of McKinney1A1BR,1BA$989
The Gio ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$989

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allen McKinney, TX

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allen McKinney area is the $1.21 price per square foot Dover Model at The Reserve at Arden Park in the in the West Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Allen McKinney apartment is the Grove Model at HARMON Melissa by Crescent Communities starting at $2,540 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allen McKinney apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Arden ParkDover4BR,2.5BA$1.21
HARMON Melissa by Crescent CommunitiesGrove3BR,2.5BA$1.41
The Residences at Harrison ParkEaton4BR,2.5BA$1.35
The Atlantic McKinney RanchC2A3BR,2BA$1.30
MAA Times SquareQueens2BR,2BA$1.39
1701 at EldoradoB12BR,2BA$1.40
Skyway Villas2x12BR,1BA$1.18
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.42
Cross CreekOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Merritt McGowan Manor HomesA11BR,1BA$0.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allen McKinney Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Allen McKinney?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Allen McKinney is at Grand at Anna listed at $955.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Allen McKinney Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Allen McKinney Apartment is $468 at Merritt McGowan Manor Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Allen McKinney Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Allen McKinney is starting from $1,045 at Thornbury at Chase Oaks.

What is the most affordable Allen McKinney Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Allen McKinney Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Skyway Villas and starts from $1,325.

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