Average Rent in McKinney, TX

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Current Versus Historical McKinney, TX Rents

McKinney rentals average $1,869 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,450, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $60 (-2.17%) year-over-year from $2,760 to $2,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $366 (22.93%) year-over-year from $1,595 to $1,961. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $403 (20.35%) year-over-year from $1,982 to $2,385. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-3.62%) year-over-year from $2,303 to $2,220. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.27%) year-over-year from $2,733 to $2,850. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.03% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$27.92	$1,961	$1,595 (22.93%)	$1,689 (16.10%)
2 BR	$21.94	$2,385	$1,982 (20.35%)	$2,039 (16.96%)
3 BR	$15.56	$2,220	$2,303 (-3.62%)	$2,317 (-4.17%)
4+ BR	$12.99	$2,850	$2,733 (4.27%)	$2,781 (2.49%)

Historical Rents in McKinney, TX

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Top Cities Near McKinney

There are a total of 24 cities nearby McKinney. The average rent in McKinney is currently $2,399 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Addison, TX, with an average rent of $1,730, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near McKinney, TX is Prosper, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare McKinney, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.58% more expensive. Two bedrooms in McKinney, TX are about 15.97% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.60% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near McKinney, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Princeton, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,100	$1,997
Anna, TX	$1,775	$1,000	$1,325	$2,025
Little Elm, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,671	$2,300
Melissa, TX	N/A	$1,423	$1,678	$2,300
Wylie, TX	N/A	$1,300	$2,265	$2,350
Celina, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,400	$2,573
Allen, TX	N/A	$1,239	$1,714	$2,595
Plano, TX	$1,310	$1,510	$2,202	$2,595
Frisco, TX	N/A	$1,598	$2,267	$3,000
Prosper, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,700	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near McKinney

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near McKinney. Some of these neighborhoods include Lake Highlands and Hillcrest Forest. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near McKinney, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near McKinney, TX is currently around $1,554 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than McKinney's average rent, which is actually $2,450. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near McKinney, Lake Highlands has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $1,707 average rent per month, Hillcrest Forest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near McKinney. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$1,050	$1,000	$1,427	$1,400
Hillcrest Forest, Dallas, TX	$1,155	$1,439	$1,748	$1,707

Top Counties Near McKinney

There are a total of 12 counties located by McKinney, TX. Some of these counties include Princeton, TX, Nevada, TX, and Anna, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Princeton, TX. Its average rent per month is $2,040. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, The Colony, TX is the most expensive county by McKinney, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in McKinney, TX is 20.84% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in McKinney, TX is 9.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Princeton, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,675	$2,040
Nevada, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,498	$2,200
Anna, TX	$3,388	$1,411	$1,705	$2,250
Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	$1,490	$1,299	$2,216	$2,400
Plano, TX	$1,342	$1,434	$2,070	$2,500
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,195	$1,950	$2,500
McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,795	$2,088	$2,585
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX	$1,707	$1,525	$2,000	$2,650
Celina, TX	N/A	$1,749	$1,600	$2,950
The Colony, TX	N/A	$1,908	$3,366	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near McKinney

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near McKinney, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,400. A total of 22 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 75243, Dallas, TX at $1,315 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 75034, Frisco, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near McKinney, TX is $1,391 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,928 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in McKinney, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
75070, McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,855	$2,395	$2,500
75071, Anna, TX	$5,000	$1,400	$1,955	$2,500
75035, Frisco, TX	N/A	$1,508	$2,213	$2,800
75034, Frisco, TX	N/A	$1,623	$2,267	$3,000
75002, Lucas, TX	N/A	$1,188	$1,675	$2,380
76227, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	N/A	$1,433	$2,050	$2,300
75013, Allen, TX	N/A	$1,359	$1,839	$2,800
75068, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	$1,490	$1,150	$1,748	$2,395
75025, Plano, TX	N/A	$1,540	$2,450	$2,626
75287, Dallas, TX	$1,485	$1,400	$1,995	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions - McKinney Average Rents

What is the average rent price in McKinney, TX?

The average monthly rental price for McKinney, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do McKinney, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in McKinney, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in McKinney, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,869 and an average price per square feet of $27.92. There are a total of 37 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in McKinney.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in McKinney, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $21.94. There are a total of 43 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in McKinney.

How have rent prices in McKinney, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in McKinney, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in McKinney, TX?

A reasonable rent price in McKinney, TX is around $1,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.