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Rental Market Trends in McKinney, TX

What is the average rent in McKinney, TX?

$1,373/month

Average Rent

753 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in McKinney, TX is $1,373 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in McKinney more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in McKinney, you can expect to pay about $1,255 per month for a studio, $1,373 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,788 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,396 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,255/month
619 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,373/month
753 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,788/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,396/month
1,504 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,446/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,364/month
1,811 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,965/month
2,636 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,379/month
625 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,448/month
955 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,193/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,738/month
1,958 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,640/month
2,136 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in McKinney, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.7%, which averages out to $50 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in McKinney, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in McKinney, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
19% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in McKinney?

Based on current rent prices, Tucker Hill, Eldorado Estates and Village Creek are the most affordable neighborhoods in McKinney.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tucker Hill
$1,177/month
712 Sq Ft
Eldorado Estates
$1,198/month
699 Sq Ft
Village Creek
$1,216/month
726 Sq Ft
Creek Hollow
$1,254/month
750 Sq Ft
Wynn Ridge Estates
$1,348/month
663 Sq Ft
Anna/Melissa
$1,464/month
753 Sq Ft
Allen/McKinney
$1,510/month
752 Sq Ft
Barcelona
$1,577/month
712 Sq Ft
Downtown McKinney
$1,627/month
858 Sq Ft
Craig Ranch North
$1,783/month
799 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in McKinney?

Based on current rent prices, Trinity Falls, Craig Ranch North and Downtown McKinney are the most expensive neighborhoods in McKinney.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Trinity Falls
$1,812/month
749 Sq Ft
Craig Ranch North
$1,783/month
799 Sq Ft
Downtown McKinney
$1,627/month
858 Sq Ft
Barcelona
$1,577/month
712 Sq Ft
Allen/McKinney
$1,510/month
752 Sq Ft
Anna/Melissa
$1,464/month
753 Sq Ft
Wynn Ridge Estates
$1,348/month
663 Sq Ft
Creek Hollow
$1,254/month
750 Sq Ft
Village Creek
$1,216/month
726 Sq Ft
Eldorado Estates
$1,198/month
699 Sq Ft

Which McKinney neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in McKinney with the most apartments available are Allen/McKinney, Anna/Melissa and Barcelona .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Allen/McKinney
$1,510/month
752 Sq Ft
Anna/Melissa
$1,464/month
753 Sq Ft
Barcelona
$1,577/month
712 Sq Ft
Craig Ranch North
$1,783/month
799 Sq Ft
Trinity Falls
$1,812/month
749 Sq Ft
Creek Hollow
$1,254/month
750 Sq Ft
Village Creek
$1,216/month
726 Sq Ft
Tucker Hill
$1,177/month
712 Sq Ft
Downtown McKinney
$1,627/month
858 Sq Ft
Eldorado Estates
$1,198/month
699 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in McKinney, TX?

Because the average rent in McKinney is $1,373, you’ll want to make about $4,576 per month or $54,912 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in McKinney, TX is 2.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in McKinney is 4.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,255 - $2,396. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 13.0% more for utilities, and 15.0% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

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McKinney, TX

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McKinney, TX

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$1,149 - $2,199 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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$1,309 - $3,834

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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