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property at 5901 Co Rd 277

$1,115 - $1,449

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5901 Co Rd 277

MelissaTX75454

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property at 904 Drexel St

$1,595

3 Bedroom Rentals

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904 Drexel St

McKinneyTX75069

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property at 3651 S Custer Rd

$1,599 - $2,745

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3651 S Custer Rd

McKinneyTX75070

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McKinney, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McKinney, TX

Pricing Updated: 01/26/2026

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$7,284$9384972
Downtown McKinney$14,855$995494

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. 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$554
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$640
Lakes of EldoradoVista1BR,1BA$899
Parkside at Craig Ranch ApartmentsAgateStudio,1BA$938
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Magnolia RanchA1F1BR,1BA$954
Soho ParkwayAloe1BR,1BA$957
Ascend at Celina HillsA21BR,1BA$967
Gala at MelissaA1-501BR,1BA$994
1701 at EldoradoA11BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinney area is the $1.30 price per square foot Eaton Model at The Residences at Harrison Park in the in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value McKinney apartment is the C2 Model at Townhomes at Sam Rayburn starting at $2,358 with a $1.42 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 Residences at Harrison ParkEaton4BR,2.5BA$1.30
Townhomes at Sam RayburnC23BR,2.5BA$1.42
Soho ParkwayChapotillo3BR,2.5BA$1.30
Whitewing Flats3A3BR,2BA$1.12
The Atlantic McKinney RanchC2A3BR,2BA$1.28
The IndependenceD14BR,2BA$1.44
El Lago2 Bed 2 Bath 1196 SqFt (1125 Net)2BR,2BA$1.42
Country Lane Seniors McKinneyB2BR,1BA$1.49
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.25
Buffalo Run2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about McKinney

What type of rentals are currently available in McKinney?

There are currently 226 Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX with pricing that ranges from $554 to $14,855. There are also 952 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McKinney ranging from $600 to $8,500.

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 $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,139.

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 $6,221, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,199.

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