Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allen McKinney Neighborhood of McKinney, TX from $400 (128 Rentals)

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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 Newsome Homes priced from $614. Redbud Trail Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $947. Here are the most affordable Allen McKinney apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$614
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$975
Magnolia RanchA1G1BR,1BA$999
Grand at AnnaA11BR,1BA$999
Thornbury at Chase OaksA1-IR1BR,1BA$1,008
Oaklyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,014
Lakes of EldoradoVista1BR,1BA$1,017
MAA Stonebridge RanchThe Mesa1BR,1BA$1,028
Larkin Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1,046

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allen McKinney, TX

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allen McKinney area is the $1.40 price per square foot Rio Grande Model at Ridgeview Villas in the in the Twin Creeks neighborhood starting from $3,089. The second greatest value Allen McKinney apartment is the TH1 Model at Townhomes at Princeton Meadows starting at $1,799 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Forest Grove 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.
Ridgeview VillasRio Grande3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Townhomes at Princeton MeadowsTH13BR,2.5BA$1.10
Knox Allen StationThe Depot2BR,2BA$1.47
Palladium AnnaB2BR,2BA$1.29
Skyway Villas2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Stonegate ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.41
The Atlantic McKinney RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.37
Woodlyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.49
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$0.93
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Allen Mckinney, Mckinney, TX

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Among neighborhoods in McKinney, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northern Dallas. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Allen McKinney Neighborhood in McKinney, TX

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Allen McKinney Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Allen McKinney?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allen McKinney is under $1,046.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allen McKinney?

The cheapest apartment in Allen McKinney is Newsome Homes which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in Allen McKinney costs $4,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allen 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 147 regular apartments in Allen 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 Allen McKinney?

Cheap apartments in Allen McKinney have an average cost of $153 which is $3,997 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allen McKinney.

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