
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Timber Creek Neighborhood of McKinney, TX from $500 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Timber Creek area of McKinney.


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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 | $1,404 | $1,095 | $1,775 |
| Timber Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $985 | $2,675 |
| Timber Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,069 | $2,548 |
| Timber Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $1,417 | $3,365 |
| Timber Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,785 | $2,899 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 31 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 Newsome Homes priced from $640. Redbud Trail Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $947. Here are the most affordable Timber Creek apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsome Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Redbud Trail Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
| Oaklyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Merritt McGowan Manor Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,023 |
| Ashton Oaks Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Woodlyn | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,069 |
| Heritage McKinney Square | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Gray Branch Apartments | Rose | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,118 |
| Treymore at McKinney | A1-MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Timber Creek, TX
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Timber Creek area is the $1.61 price per square foot C2R Model at Larkin Apartment Homes in the in the Timber Creek neighborhood starting from $1,798. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkin Apartment Homes | C2R | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Treymore at McKinney | B1-MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Newsome Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| McKinney Terrace | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Gray Branch Apartments | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Merritt McGowan Manor Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Woodlyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Tuscany at Wilson Creek | A1 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Ashton Oaks Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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 $1,151.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Timber Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Timber Creek is Newsome Homes which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Timber Creek costs $3,700.
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 28 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 $110 which is $3,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Timber Creek.
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