
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX from $614 (119 Rentals)


Treymore at McKinney

Brixton McKinney Apartments

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Woodlyn

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Oaklyn

Ashton Oaks Apartments

Kinwood Apartments

Larkin Apartment Homes

West Ridge Villas

The Rustic of McKinney
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Magnolia Ranch

Tuscany at Wilson Creek

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The Gables of McKinney

The Atlantic McKinney Ranch

MAA Stonebridge Ranch

Country Lane Seniors McKinney

Villas At Stonebridge Ranch Apartments

Soho Parkway

1701 at Eldorado

Discovery at Craig Ranch
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Mill Stream Apartments

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Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch Apartments

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Luxia Craig Ranch

Mason Apartment Homes

Cypress

403 E Standifer St

McKinney Village

El Lago

Ranch at Hudson Xing

The Bridge at McKinney
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MAA Times Square

McKinney Square

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Orion McKinney Apartments

Greenhaven Apartments

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Ascend at McKinney North

The Grand Reserve Seniors Community

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Parkside at Craig Ranch Apartments

Bexley Lake Forest

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Stonegate Apartments

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McKinney Terrace
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The Adley Craig Ranch Apartments

Modera McKinney Ridge

106 N W Pk Dr

Artistry Craig Ranch

Venue Craig Ranch

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Merano Apartments

Avenues at Craig Ranch Apartments

Bexley at WestRidge

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Collin Square

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Jefferson Verdant
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McKinney, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McKinney?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney Studio Apartments | $1,315 | $1,100 | $2,363 |
| McKinney 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $554 | $4,477 |
| McKinney 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $614 | $6,486 |
| McKinney 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $753 | $7,835 |
| McKinney 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,541 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
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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 $994.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKinney?
The cheapest apartment in McKinney is Redbud Trail Apartments which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in McKinney costs $19,758.
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 252 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 $321 which is $19,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinney.
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