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Area Guide

McKinney Austin, TX

A peaceful atmosphere and welcoming neighbors near incredible natural beauty

Suburban Great Schools Family-Friendly

Set between Franklin Park and Colorado Crossing in south Austin, McKinney is a charming addition to the sprawling suburban development that continues to expand just a few miles outside of Downtown Austin. Half residential area, half state park, McKinney is an interesting mix of tranquil suburban living and alluring outdoor activities, all just 20 minutes from the capital of Texas.

In the north section of McKinney you’ll find a smattering of amazing restaurants, including popular taco spots and watering holes like Independence Brewing Co. McKinney is one of the best places in Austin to buy a house, and as such you’ll find a great variety of homes and apartments to suit your every need.

The southern end of the neighborhood comprises McKinney Falls State Park, so if you’re keen on staying active or just enjoying nature, you’re in luck.

Rent Trends

As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in McKinney is $1,465 for one bedroom, $1,584 for two bedrooms, and $1,623 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in McKinney has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 703 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,465/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 994 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,584/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,219 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,623/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About McKinney

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Onion Creek Greenbelt Park
  • Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
  • McKinney Falls State Park
  • Lady Bird Lake
  • Goat Cave Nature Preserve

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.