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McKinney 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 03, 2026

There are currently 2828 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in McKinney, TX neighborhoods that range in price from $850 to $4,801. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in McKinney with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Frisco2530$1,540$918
Downtown McKinney298$1,424$850

Largest Available McKinney 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in McKinney, TX is found at Heritage McKinney Square in the Timber Creek neighborhood and is 1,178 square feet priced from $2,675. Bell Tower Flats in the Village Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,175 square feet and currently listed start at $2,147. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in McKinney:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Heritage McKinney SquareLWM1,178 Sq Ft$2,675
Bell Tower FlatsA2E1,175 Sq Ft$2,147
MAA Times SquareManhattan1,078 Sq Ft$1,579
The Jade at FriscoA91,072 Sq Ft$1,835
Parkside at Craig Ranch ApartmentsTerra1,071 Sq Ft$1,599
The Sylvan at Painted TreeAlder1,069 Sq Ft$1,726
Modera McKinney RidgeA091,055 Sq Ft$1,724
Cendana Craig RanchA61,032 Sq Ft$1,854
Whitewing Flats1B1,031 Sq Ft$1,192
Overture Fairview 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesVibrato1,030 Sq Ft$1,899

Cheapest Available McKinney 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 03, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in McKinney, TX is the A1-30 Model starting from $554 at Provision at Melissa in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood. The second most affordable McKinney 1 Bedroom is the Halo Model at Orion Prosper Apartments starting at $894 in the Fairways North at Westridge neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in McKinney is currently $1,490. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in McKinney:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Provision at MelissaA1-30$554
Orion Prosper ApartmentsHalo$894
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA2$947
The Gables of McKinney1A$964
Gala at MelissaA1-50$994
Lakes of EldoradoVista$999
OaklynA1$1,009
Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsA1$1,015
Saxon WoodsA1$1,036
Soho ParkwayAloe$1,045

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McKinney Overview

In 2014 Money Magazine named McKinney, Texas the #1 place to live in the America. Located just north of Dallas, McKinney is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. With growth comes opportunities of which there is no shortage. McKinney combines historical downtown Texas with a forward-thinking mindset that includes booming business and educational opportunities.

Why live in McKinney, TX?

Although McKinney is located outside of Dallas, the city has a charm all it's own that distinguishes it as one of Texas' best cities. McKinney offers the perfect blend of nature, history, economic growth, and plenty of real estate across the entire city. If you're into city pride, then you'll find a broad range of activities, festivals, and annual events that bring everybody out to celebrate. Some of the most popular annual events include Arts in Bloom Art Festival, Oktoberfest, Scare on the Square during Halloween, and Bike the Bricks annual bicycle race.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom McKinney Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in McKinney with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in McKinney is at Provision at Melissa listed at $554.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom McKinney Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in McKinney is $1,490.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom McKinney Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in McKinney is a 1,178 square feet unit starting from $2,675 at Heritage McKinney Square.

What is the average size for McKinney 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in McKinney is currently 672 sq ft.

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