
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Timber Creek Neighborhood of McKinney, TX from $400 (62 Rentals)
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Ashton Oaks Apartments

1003 Throckmorton St

2702 Lake Forest Dr

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Oaklyn

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Collin Square

The Rustic of McKinney

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Woodlyn

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Stonegate Apartments

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Kinwood Apartments

1210 N Oak St, Unit 1210

Skyway Villas

Heritage McKinney Square

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Ascend at McKinney North

Mill Stream Apartments

Modera McKinney Ridge

Tuscany at Wilson Creek

403 E Standifer St

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Merano Apartments
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Treymore at McKinney

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The Sylvan at Painted Tree

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Avendale Painted Tree

Elevate at Skyline Townhomes

106 N W Pk Dr

307 N Bradley St

605 Wilcox St

203 Heard St
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Merritt McGowan Manor Homes

380 Villas

Newsome Homes

Kentucky Place

601 Drexel Street Units 1-8 (McKinney 15)

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Davis at the Square

Gray Branch Apartments

Palladium McKinney
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403 E Standifer St

Avilla Northside

3403 Broadview Ct

Arbors Off The Square

Legacy on Rockhill

1008 Canal St

2224 Stonepark Pl

912 Drexel St

908 Drexel St

1211 E Virginia St
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Timber Creek, McKinney, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Timber Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek Studio Apartments | $1,333 | $1,195 | $1,460 |
| Timber Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,361 | $925 | $2,215 |
| Timber Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $1,100 | $2,474 |
| Timber Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $1,325 | $3,245 |
| Timber Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,343 | $2,999 | $3,674 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Timber Creek Neighborhood of McKinney, TX.
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Cheapest Available Timber Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Timber Creek area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Merritt McGowan Manor Homes priced from $468. Newsome Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here are the most affordable Timber Creek apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt McGowan Manor Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $468 |
| Newsome Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Ashton Oaks Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Redbud Trail Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
| Oaklyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| Collin Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,028 |
| Woodlyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
| Davis at the Square | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Kinwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Skyway Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Timber Creek, TX
As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Timber Creek area is the $1.55 price per square foot B3 Model at Ascend at McKinney North in the in the Timber Creek neighborhood starting from $1,784. The second greatest value Timber Creek apartment is the B1-MKT Model at Treymore at McKinney starting at $1,626 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Timber Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Timber Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend at McKinney North | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Treymore at McKinney | B1-MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Skyway Villas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Stonegate Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Newsome Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Mill Stream Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Merritt McGowan Manor Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Woodlyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Kinwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Ashton Oaks Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Best Local Schools in Timber Creek, Mckinney, TX
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Timber Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Timber Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Timber Creek is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Timber Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Timber Creek is Merritt McGowan Manor Homes which is listed at $468, while the average apartment in Timber Creek costs $1,435.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Timber Creek?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 53 regular apartments in Timber Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Timber Creek?
Cheap apartments in Timber Creek have an average cost of $303 which is $1,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Timber Creek.
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