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property at 1011 Windymeadow Ln
$700

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Base Rent$700
Total Monthly Price$700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1011 Windymeadow Ln, Unit 3

1011 Windymeadow Ln
McKinneyTX75069
property at 2312 Orchid Dr
$850

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Base Rent$850
Total Monthly Price$850
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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2312 Orchid Dr

McKinneyTX75072

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property at 5900 Co Rd 277
$1,399
1 Bedroom Rentals
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5900 Co Rd 277

MelissaTX75454

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property at 2429 Lakeview Cir
$1,585 - $1,650
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2429 Lakeview Cir

McKinneyTX75072

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property at 204 Gerrish St
$1,595
2 Bedroom Rentals
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204 Gerrish St

McKinneyTX75069
property at 106 N W Pk Dr
$1,600
2 Bedroom Rentals
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106 N W Pk Dr

McKinneyTX75071

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McKinney, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McKinney, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the McKinney, TX area range in price from $850 to $35,674 with an overall median price of $1,676. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for McKinney Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown McKinney$1,435$950478
Anna Melissa$1,599$9091094
Frisco$1,721$8504497

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 $627. Newsome Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McKinney apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Provision at MelissaA1-301BR,1BA$627
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$640
Merritt McGowan Manor HomesB12BR,1BA$757
Buffalo Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$828
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Orion Prosper ApartmentsHalo1BR,1BA$959
Bell Tower FlatsA11BR,1BA$967
McKinney PointeA1A1BR,1BA$974
Magnolia RanchA1 Essential Signature1BR,1BA$984
Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$996

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinney area is the $1.32 price per square foot TH 10 Model at Village at Lexington Ranch in the in the Heights at Westridge neighborhood starting from $3,535. The second greatest value McKinney apartment is the Jefferson Model at The Townhomes at Monticello starting at $2,500 with a $1.27 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.
Village at Lexington RanchTH 103BR,3.5BA$1.32
The Townhomes at MonticelloJefferson3BR,3.5BA$1.27
The Residences at Harrison ParkEaton4BR,2.5BA$1.35
The Atlantic McKinney RanchC2A3BR,2BA$1.29
MAA Times SquareRadio City1BR,1BA$1.33
1701 at EldoradoB12BR,2BA$1.36
Whitewing Flats1B1BR,1BA$1.19
Skyway Villas2x12BR,1BA$1.18
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.25
Merritt McGowan Manor HomesA11BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about McKinney

What type of rentals are currently available in McKinney?

There are currently 237 Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX with pricing that ranges from $750 to $21,746. There are also 829 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McKinney ranging from $500 to $12,000.

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 $500 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,825.

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 $1,325 to $8,627, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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