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property at 1022 Rosewood St

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1022 Rosewood St

PrincetonTX75407
property at 601 Pearson Ave

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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601 Pearson Ave

McKinneyTX75069

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property at 911 Anthony St

$1,695

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$1,695
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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911 Anthony St

McKinneyTX75069

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property at 322 S Kentucky St

$1,695

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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322 S Kentucky St

McKinneyTX75069
property at 3616 Esperanza St

$1,700

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$1,700
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3616 Esperanza St

McKinneyTX75071

Beyond Big D: The Ultimate Renter's Guide to 5 Key Cities in the DFW Area

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property at 1608 Kim Loan Dr

$1,750

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$1,750
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1608 Kim Loan Dr

PrincetonTX75407

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McKinney, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McKinney, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

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$10,800$9555062
Downtown McKinney$20,901$925605

Cheapest Available McKinney Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McKinney, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at McKinney Village in the McKinney Greens neighborhood priced from $125. Provision at Melissa in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $554. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McKinney apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McKinney VillageThe Foxx1BR,1BA$125
Provision at MelissaA1-301BR,1BA$554
601 Drexel Street Units 1-8 (McKinney 15)1/11BR,1BA$800
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Ashton Oaks ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$955
Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$995
Bell Tower FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,001
Parkside at Craig Ranch ApartmentsCascadeStudio,1BA$1,012
Magnolia RanchA11BR,1BA$1,029
Saxon WoodsA11BR,1BA$1,033

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinney area is the $1.02 price per square foot Randolph Model at The Townhomes at Monticello in the in the Forest Grove neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value McKinney apartment is the Grove Model at HARMON Melissa by Crescent Communities starting at $2,590 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Villages of Melissa 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 Townhomes at MonticelloRandolph3BR,2.5BA$1.02
HARMON Melissa by Crescent CommunitiesGrove3BR,3BA$1.44
The Residences at Harrison ParkBenton3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Townhomes at Princeton MeadowsTH13BR,2.5BA$1.16
El Lago3 Bed 2 Bath 1382 SqFt (1290 Net)3BR,2BA$1.40
Whitewing Flats2A2BR,2BA$1.22
The Atlantic McKinney RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.39
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.25
Buffalo Run2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
601 Drexel Street Units 1-8 (McKinney 15)1/11BR,1BA$1.35

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about McKinney

What type of rentals are currently available in McKinney?

There are currently 234 Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX with pricing that ranges from $554 to $22,685. There are also 724 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McKinney ranging from $600 to $7,500.

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 $600 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,609.

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 $753 to $6,526, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,499 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,760 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,099.

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