
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Timber Creek Neighborhood of McKinney, TX from $500 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Timber Creek area of McKinney.


Ashton Oaks Apartments

1003 Throckmorton St

Brixton McKinney Apartments

2702 Lake Forest Dr

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Oaklyn

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Woodlyn

Larkin Apartment Homes

Kinwood Apartments

SkywayVillas
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Treymore at McKinney

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Collin Square

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Ascend at McKinney North

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Stonegate Apartments

Heritage McKinney Square

Tuscany at Wilson Creek

Mill Stream Apartments

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McKinney Terrace

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Merano Apartments

Regency Park Residences
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Jefferson Verdant

Modera McKinney Ridge

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The Sylvan at Painted Tree

403 E Standifer St

The Patios of McKinney

403 E Standifer St

Avendale Painted Tree

Elevate at Skyline Townhomes

2115 A Quail Run

709 Pride Ct
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106 N W Pk Dr

307 N Bradley St

605 Wilcox St

380 Villas

Merritt McGowan Manor Homes

Newsome Homes

Kentucky Place

601 Drexel Street Units 1-8 (McKinney 15)

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Davis at the Square
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Gray Branch Apartments

3751 N Central Expy

1414 S Tennessee St

Avilla Northside

3403 Broadview Ct

Arbors Off The Square

Legacy on Rockhill

516 Tenison Ln

416 Joyce Way

912 Drexel 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 | $1,395 | $1,195 | $1,775 |
| Timber Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $934 | $4,151 |
| Timber Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $1,125 | $2,474 |
| Timber Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $1,307 | $3,245 |
| Timber Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $2,949 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 55 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 $598. 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 | $598 |
| Newsome Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Ashton Oaks Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Redbud Trail Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Oaklyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| Woodlyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
| Davis at the Square | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Kinwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| SkywayVillas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Timber Creek, TX
As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Timber Creek area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2x1 Model at SkywayVillas in the in the Timber Creek neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Timber Creek apartment is the B2 Model at Stonegate Apartments starting at $1,569 with a $1.67 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkywayVillas | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Stonegate Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Newsome Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Mill Stream Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Merritt McGowan Manor Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Treymore at McKinney | A1-MKT | 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 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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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 $598, while the average apartment in Timber Creek costs $3,319.
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 52 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 $228 which is $3,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Timber Creek.
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