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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McKinney, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the McKinney, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for McKinney Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown McKinney$2,199$1,1808
Frisco$4,200$6751526

Cheapest Available McKinney Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McKinney, TX is a Studio unit found at 380 Villas in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $548. Newsome Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $614. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McKinney apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
380 VillasS1Studio,1BA$548
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$614
Buffalo Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$891
Orion Prosper ApartmentsHalo1BR,1BA$984
Lakes of EldoradoVista1BR,1BA$999
Larkin Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$999
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,050
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1,051
Soho ParkwayAmyris1BR,1BA$1,054
1701 at EldoradoA21BR,1BA$1,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 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 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
The Adley Craig Ranch ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.46
Whitewing Flats3A3BR,2BA$1.22
Skyway Villas3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.14
1701 at EldoradoB12BR,2BA$1.30
Redbud Trail ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.22
Stonegate ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.31
Soho ParkwayAlta Misa with Office1BR,1BA$1.48
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.25

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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.

Mckinney, TX
Population: 191,645

Ranked #131

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinney, TX

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around McKinney, TX

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKinney Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McKinney?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McKinney is at 380 Villas listed at $548.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McKinney Apartment is $581 at 380 Villas.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McKinney is starting from $688 at 380 Villas.

What is the most affordable McKinney Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McKinney Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Redbud Trail Apartments and starts from $1,267.

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