
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Timber Creek Neighborhood of McKinney, TX from $500 (29 Rentals)
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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 | $1,408 | $1,095 | $1,575 |
| Timber Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $853 | $2,015 |
| Timber Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $1,086 | $2,426 |
| Timber Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,323 | $5,150 |
| Timber Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,986 | $2,899 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 29 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 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
| Redbud Trail Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
| Ashton Oaks Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Gray Branch Apartments | Rose | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Davis at the Square | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Stonegate Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| Heritage McKinney Square | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Oaklyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,102 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Timber Creek, TX
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Timber Creek area is the $1.40 price per square foot C1 Model at Merritt McGowan Manor Homes in the in the Timber Creek neighborhood starting from $1,637. The second greatest value Timber Creek apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Skyway Villas starting at $1,142 with a $1.19 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt McGowan Manor Homes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Skyway Villas | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Newsome Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| McKinney Terrace | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Mill Stream Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Treymore at McKinney | A1-MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Stonegate Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Larkin Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Ashton Oaks Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $1,102.
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 $3,634.
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 56 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 $200 which is $3,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Timber Creek.
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