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property at 5901 Co Rd 277

5901 Co Rd 277

MelissaTX75454

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401 Coit Rd

McKinneyTX75072

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McKinney, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McKinney, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025

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$2,450$1,18010
Frisco$4,800$8511163

Cheapest Available McKinney Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McKinney, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Newsome Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $614. Redbud Trail Apartments in the Timber Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $947. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McKinney apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$614
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$975
Ranch At RidgeviewBungalow1BR,1BA$983
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$983
Magnolia RanchA1G1BR,1BA$999
Oaklyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,014
Lakes of EldoradoVista1BR,1BA$1,017
Larkin Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1,046
Woodlyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,054

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX

As of June 26, 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
Whitewing Flats3A3BR,2BA$1.25
Skyway Villas2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Stonegate ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.36
Oaklyn Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$1.43
The Atlantic McKinney RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.43
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.17
Buffalo Run2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about McKinney

What type of rentals are currently available in McKinney?

There are currently 220 Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX with pricing that ranges from $714 to $21,210. There are also 926 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McKinney ranging from $950 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in McKinney?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in McKinney ranges from $950 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,963.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in McKinney?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in McKinney range from $1,348 to $9,216, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,899.

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