Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
McKinney, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    McKinney, TX rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,350/month. Renters are paying $63 more per month than last year, despite a 1.9% month-to-month decline in June 2026.

  • McKinney runs roughly 1.2× the national median of $1,950/month, placing it above average in cost compared to other metros while offering a total of 463 rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in McKinney rent for $1,116/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,296/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,798/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,310/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,895/month. Houses command a median of $2,550/month compared to $1,640/month for apartments, consistent with the inventory composition dominated by houses.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Villages Of Lake Forest rents fell 57.3% year over year to $2,350/month across 15 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 2.2% rent increase and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Mckinney

$2,349/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mckinney is $2,349 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $399 more per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mckinney

463

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mckinney rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,640, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Mckinney run $1,348 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,116

3%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,296

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,798

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,310

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,895

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,116

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,296

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,798

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,310

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

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$2,349
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,857
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mckinney, TX is 26% 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

Discover rentals in McKinney, TX

Merritt McGowan Manor Homes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Merritt McGowan Manor Homes

1200 S Tennessee St, Mckinney, TX 75069

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$598–$1,646

Apartment for rent

Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

8.3

Very good

Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch Apartments

1920 Grassmere Ln, Mckinney, TX 75071

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,039–$2,812

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Larkin Apartment Homes

2301 W White Ave, Mckinney, TX 75071

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,104–$1,912

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 7

Treymore at McKinney - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Treymore at McKinney

901 Wilson Creek Pkwy, Mckinney, TX 75069

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,195–$1,630

Price drop

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 $2,349 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mckinney?

Average rent prices in Mckinney have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Mckinney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mckinney is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $399 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mckinney?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mckinney are Greens Of Mckinney ($1,596/mo), High Pointe ($1,890/mo), and Eldorado ($2,095/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mckinney?

To comfortably afford rent in Mckinney, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

McKinney's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect the city's position as a growing Texas community north of Dallas with strong rental demand.

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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