Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
McKinney, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Mckinney, TX rent fell 10.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,102/month. Renters today are paying $233 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,400/month in July 2024.

  • Mckinney rents run 8.9% higher than the $1,930/month national median, positioning the city slightly above the national average with a total of 487 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Mckinney rent for about $1,082/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,225/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,742/month, rising to $2,295/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,900/month for 4+ bedrooms. The 3-bedroom median of $2,295/month reflects the largest share of rental inventory at 37.5%.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Mallard Lakes At Mckinney experienced a rent drop of 52.5% year over year to $2,350/month across 23 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 10.5% fall, marking a significant local cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Mckinney

$2,102/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mckinney is $2,102 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $172 more per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mckinney

487

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mckinney rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in McKinney, TX

Average rent prices in Mckinney have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in McKinney, TX

Rent prices in Mckinney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mckinney is $1,545, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Mckinney run $1,227 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,690.

Listings

Studio

$1,082

7%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,225

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,741

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,295

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,900

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,082

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,741

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in McKinney, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Mckinney, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mckinney and Addison by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mckinney

Median rent price$2,102
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,729
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mckinney, TX is 22% higher than the median rent in Addison, TX.

Cost of living in McKinney, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services6% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health26% higher
Housing5% lower
Transportation15% lower
Utilities13% higher

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17h ago

8.3

Very good

Post Oak McKinney

2601 Mckinney Ranch Pkwy, Mckinney, TX 75070

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$577–$1,991

Apartment for rent

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22h ago

7.1

Very good

Merritt McGowan Manor Homes

1200 S Tennessee St, Mckinney, TX 75069

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$757–$1,646

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Brixton McKinney Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

21m ago

8.3

Very good

Brixton McKinney Apartments

600 S Graves St, Mckinney, TX 75069

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$970–$4,260

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Aspire Mckinney Ranch - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

16h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Aspire Mckinney Ranch

4700 S Ridge Rd, Mckinney, TX 75070

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,065–$3,346

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for McKinney, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Mckinney rental market.

How much is rent in Mckinney?

The average rent in Mckinney is $2,102 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mckinney?

Average rent prices in Mckinney have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Mckinney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mckinney is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $172 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mckinney?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mckinney are Greens Of Mckinney ($1,534/mo), Eldorado ($1,732/mo), and Eagle's Nest ($2,197/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mckinney?

To comfortably afford rent in Mckinney, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mckinney?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in McKinney average around $1,430/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,890/month, both relatively stable year over year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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