Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Neighborhood of McKinney, TX from $900 (158 Rentals)

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The Gables of McKinney
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$1,060 - $2,752
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The Gables of McKinney

1500 W Eldorado PkyMcKinney, TX 75069
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Jefferson Verdant
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$1,268 - $2,485
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Jefferson Verdant

5649 Bois D Arc RdMcKinney, TX 75071
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Vero McKinney
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$1,312 - $5,172
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Vero McKinney

7201 Stacy RdMcKinney, TX 75070
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Aura Bella
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$1,420 - $3,065
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Aura Bella

7051 Stacy RoadMcKinney, TX 75070
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Luxia Craig Ranch
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$1,468 - $4,012
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Luxia Craig Ranch

7830 Van Tuyl PkyMcKinney, TX 75070
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Cendana Craig Ranch
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$1,472 - $3,102
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Cendana Craig Ranch

6121 Alma RdMcKinney, TX 75070
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Cambridge, McKinney, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cambridge area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Parkside at Craig Ranch Apartments priced from $1,012. Soho Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,031. Here are the most affordable Cambridge apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside at Craig Ranch ApartmentsCascadeStudio,1BA$1,012
Soho ParkwayAloe1BR,1BA$1,031
Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,033
Saxon WoodsA11BR,1BA$1,033
Bell Tower FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,036
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1,051
Orion McKinney ApartmentsZenith w/ Carport IncludedStudio,1BA$1,056
Larkin Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1,066
Villas At Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$1,075
The Gables of McKinney1A Renovation 21BR,1BA$1,092

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, TX

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath 1382 SqFt (1290 Net) Model at El Lago in the in the McKinney Greens neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the 2x1 Model at SkywayVillas starting at $1,496 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Timber Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
El Lago3 Bed 2 Bath 1382 SqFt (1290 Net)3BR,2BA$1.40
SkywayVillas2x12BR,1BA$1.56
MAA Times SquareMidtown1BR,1BA$1.51
Saxon WoodsA41BR,1BA$1.57
The Atlantic McKinney RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.39
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.25
Aspire Mckinney RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.48
Discovery at Craig RanchA21BR,1BA$1.55
Villas At Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$1.51
Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.58

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas including Cambridge, McKinney, and the greater Dallas area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cambridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cambridge is under $1,092.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge?

The cheapest apartment in Cambridge is Soho Parkway which is listed at $1,031, while the average apartment in Cambridge costs $17,798.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cambridge?

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 56 regular apartments in Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

Cheap apartments in Cambridge have an average cost of $192 which is $17,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge.

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