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Rental Market Trends in McKinney, TX

What is the average rent in McKinney, TX?

$1,380/month

Average Rent

754 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in McKinney, TX is $1,380 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,133 per month for a studio, $1,380 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,814 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,403 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,133/month
527 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,380/month
754 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,814/month
1,134 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,403/month
1,504 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,209/month
171 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,575/month
1,395 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,436/month
1,793 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,176/month
2,703 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,471/month
751 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,259/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,802/month
1,996 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,610/month
2,110 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in McKinney, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3%, which averages out to $41 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 April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in McKinney, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
21% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in McKinney?

Based on current rent prices, Tucker Hill, High Pointe and Eldorado Country Club are the most affordable neighborhoods in McKinney.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tucker Hill
$1,124/month
708 Sq Ft
High Pointe
$1,206/month
754 Sq Ft
Eldorado Country Club
$1,236/month
633 Sq Ft
Creek Hollow
$1,253/month
761 Sq Ft
Saddle Club
$1,345/month
830 Sq Ft
Village Creek
$1,355/month
740 Sq Ft
Anna/Melissa
$1,389/month
759 Sq Ft
Eldorado Estates
$1,441/month
710 Sq Ft
Allen/McKinney
$1,495/month
756 Sq Ft
Barcelona
$1,509/month
712 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in McKinney?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Trinity Falls
$1,890/month
756 Sq Ft
Craig Ranch North
$1,741/month
793 Sq Ft
Fairway Village
$1,535/month
829 Sq Ft
Barcelona
$1,509/month
712 Sq Ft
Allen/McKinney
$1,495/month
756 Sq Ft
Eldorado Estates
$1,441/month
710 Sq Ft
Anna/Melissa
$1,389/month
759 Sq Ft
Village Creek
$1,355/month
740 Sq Ft
Saddle Club
$1,345/month
830 Sq Ft
Creek Hollow
$1,253/month
761 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
$1,495/month
756 Sq Ft
Anna/Melissa
$1,389/month
759 Sq Ft
Barcelona
$1,509/month
712 Sq Ft
High Pointe
$1,206/month
754 Sq Ft
Craig Ranch North
$1,741/month
793 Sq Ft
Trinity Falls
$1,890/month
756 Sq Ft
Village Creek
$1,355/month
740 Sq Ft
Tucker Hill
$1,124/month
708 Sq Ft
Creek Hollow
$1,253/month
761 Sq Ft
Eldorado Estates
$1,441/month
710 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 $1,380, you’ll want to make about $4,600 per month or $55,200 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 $1,133 - $2,403. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 13.0% more for utilities, and 15.0% less for transportation.

City

McKinney, TX

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How does McKinney, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare McKinney, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

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McKinney, TX

Trinity Falls

McKinney, TX

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McKinney, TX 75071

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The Sylvan at Painted Tree

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McKinney, TX 75071

$1,530 - $2,760 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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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.

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

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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