Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allen McKinney Neighborhood of McKinney, TX from $400 (120 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 Studio unit found at 380 Villas priced from $548. Palladium East Foster Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Allen McKinney apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
380 VillasS1Studio,1BA$548
Palladium East Foster CrossingA11BR,1BA$865
The Gables of McKinney1A Renovation 21BR,1BA$905
Parkside at Craig Ranch ApartmentsCascadeStudio,1BA$924
Villas At Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsColonial1BR,1BA$935
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Gala at MelissaA1-501BR,1BA$994
Heritage McKinney SquareE2Studio,1BA$995
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Avalon1BR,1BA$999
Lakes of EldoradoVista1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allen McKinney, TX

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allen McKinney area is the $1.35 price per square foot Ridgeview Villas - Pecos Model at Ridgeview Villas in the in the Twin Creeks neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Allen McKinney apartment is the Eaton Model at The Residences at Harrison Park starting at $2,325 with a $1.37 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.
Ridgeview VillasRidgeview Villas - Pecos3BR,2.5BA$1.35
The Residences at Harrison ParkEaton4BR,2.5BA$1.37
Townhomes at Princeton MeadowsTH13BR,2.5BA$1.06
The Reserve at Arden ParkEssex3BR,2.5BA$1.39
El Lago3 Bed 2 Bath 1382 SqFt (1290 Net)3BR,2BA$1.44
Palladium East Foster CrossingC13BR,2BA$1.12
Jefferson ArborB1a2BR,2BA$1.39
1701 at EldoradoB12BR,2BA$1.24
The Atlantic McKinney RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.26
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Allen Mckinney, Mckinney, TX

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $999.

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

The cheapest apartment in Allen McKinney is 380 Villas which is listed at $581, while the average apartment in Allen McKinney costs $10,823.

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 279 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 $149 which is $10,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allen McKinney.

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