Cheap Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX from $400 (255 Rentals)

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Ashton Oaks Apartments
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$1,005 - $1,600
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$863 - $1,458
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$1,005 - $1,600
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Ashton Oaks Apartments

2003 Skyline DrMcKinney, TX 75071
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The Gables of McKinney
$1,081 - $2,677
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$1,017 - $2,613
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The Gables of McKinney

1500 W Eldorado PkyMcKinney, TX 75069
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El Lago
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$1,093 - $2,022
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$1,055 - $1,984
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$38
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$1,093 - $2,022
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El Lago

3400 Craig DrMcKinney, TX 75070
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Orion McKinney Apartments
$1,099 - $5,543
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$1,025 - $5,469
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Orion McKinney Apartments

2580 Collin McKinney PkyMcKinney, TX 75070
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Oaklyn
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$1,102 - $1,572
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$979 - $1,449
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Oaklyn

1600 Heritage DrMcKinney, TX 75069
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McKinney Pointe
$1,140 - $5,416
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$1,077 - $5,353
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$63
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$1,140 - $5,416
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McKinney Pointe

2401 McKinney Ranch PkyMcKinney, TX 75070
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Ascend at McKinney North
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$1,171 - $2,189
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$1,121 - $2,139
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Ascend at McKinney North

3601 James Pitts DrMcKinney, TX 75071
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Cypress
$1,190 - $2,220
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$1,146 - $2,176
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$44
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$1,190 - $2,220
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Cypress

4690 W Eldorado PkyMcKinney, TX 75070
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Heritage McKinney Square
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$1,220 - $3,450
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$1,097 - $3,327
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$123
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$1,220 - $3,450
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Heritage McKinney Square

300 N McDonald StMcKinney, TX 75069
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Merano Apartments
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$1,240 - $2,275
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$1,175 - $2,210
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Merano Apartments

1570 Heritage DrMcKinney, TX 75069
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Bexley Lake Forest
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$1,244 - $2,414
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$1,187 - $2,357
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$57
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$1,244 - $2,414
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Bexley Lake Forest

5201 Collin Mckinney PkyMcKinney, TX 75070
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Woodlyn
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$1,247 - $1,652
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$1,004 - $1,409
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Woodlyn

123 Wilson Creek BlvdMcKinney, TX 75069
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McKinney, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2026

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
Frisco$11,471$9165238
Downtown McKinney$18,003$980616

Cheapest Available McKinney Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McKinney, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Provision at Melissa in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood priced from $554. 601 Drexel Street Units 1-8 (McKinney 15) in the Timber Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McKinney apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Provision at MelissaA1-301BR,1BA$554
601 Drexel Street Units 1-8 (McKinney 15)1/11BR,1BA$800
Parkside at Craig Ranch ApartmentsCascadeStudio,1BA$916
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Ashton Oaks ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$1,005
Villas At Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$1,005
Bell Tower FlatsA41BR,1BA$1,005
Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,033
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,041
Soho ParkwayAloe1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinney area is the $1.31 price per square foot Hamilton Model at The Residences at Harrison Park in the in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value McKinney apartment is the TH1 Model at Townhomes at Princeton Meadows starting at $1,850 with a $1.13 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.
The Residences at Harrison ParkHamilton4BR,2.5BA$1.31
Townhomes at Princeton MeadowsTH13BR,2.5BA$1.13
Whitewing Flats2A2BR,2BA$1.26
Skyway Villas2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
The Atlantic McKinney RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.34
Soho ParkwayAlta Misa with Office1BR,1BA$1.47
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.25
Buffalo Run2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Villas At Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$1.43
601 Drexel Street Units 1-8 (McKinney 15)1/11BR,1BA$1.35

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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 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 $1,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKinney?

The cheapest apartment in McKinney is Provision at Melissa which is listed at $554, while the average apartment in McKinney costs $14,737.

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 504 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 $548 which is $14,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinney.

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