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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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601 Pearson Ave

McKinneyTX75069

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property at 2115 A Quail Run

$1,650

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2115 A Quail Run

McKinneyTX75070

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McKinney, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McKinney, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2026

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
Downtown McKinney$20,446$934531
Frisco$22,367$9084380

Cheapest Available McKinney Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McKinney, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Merritt McGowan Manor Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $598. 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
Merritt McGowan Manor HomesA11BR,1BA$598
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$640
Buffalo Run2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$902
Redbud Trail ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$947
Ashton Oaks ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$985
Provision at MelissaA1-501BR,1BA$994
Magnolia RanchA1 Essential1BR,1BA$999
Springs At MckinneyStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,011
McKinney PointeA1A1BR,1BA$1,037
OaklynA11BR,1BA$1,037

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinney, TX

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinney area is the $1.28 price per square foot Hillside Model at The Retreat at Honey Creek in the in the Allen McKinney neighborhood starting from $2,599. 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.
The Retreat at Honey CreekHillside4BR,2.5BA$1.28
The Townhomes at MonticelloJefferson3BR,3.5BA$1.27
The Residences at Harrison ParkHamilton4BR,2.5BA$1.31
Townhomes at Princeton MeadowsTH13BR,2.5BA$1.16
Whitewing Flats3A3BR,2BA$1.16
The Atlantic McKinney RanchC2A3BR,2BA$1.24
Landing at Willow GroveVanderbilt 3rd floor3BR,2BA$1.45
1701 at EldoradoB12BR,2BA$1.26
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.25
Merritt McGowan Manor HomesA11BR,1BA$0.80

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $554 to $23,143. There are also 804 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McKinney ranging from $850 to $9,000.

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 $850 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,878.

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 $8,569, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,470 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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