Cendana Craig Ranch
6121 Alma Rd,
McKinney, TX 75070
$1,549 - $3,119 | Studio - 3 Beds
McKinney
McKinney, TX
Area Guide
The perfect balance between urban Dallas and the rustic North Texas countryside
Affordable
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Suburb
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Golf
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Family-Friendly
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McKinney is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Consistently named one of the best places to live in America by national publications, the city’s housing market ranges from swanky golf course estates to highly affordable apartment homes. The small town is beautiful with rolling hills and lakes. There are public parks of every size spread across town, ensuring that folks in every neighborhood enjoy access to sports fields, playgrounds, and tranquil greenspaces. McKinney has access to high performing schools, making it a great location for families.
The Historic Downtown District is one of the highlights that makes McKinney so special. The downtown square has a collective of more than 120 specialty shops and award-winning restaurants. Once the Colling County Courthouse, the gorgeous McKinney Performing Arts Center anchors the downtown area showcasing arts performances, a reception hall, rehearsal space, audiovisual-equipped classrooms, art gallery, and more. The community believes in having a good time and hosts events throughout the year.
With downtown Dallas roughly 45 minutes to the south and a regional airport in town, it’s a perfect location for people who work in the big city but prefer a slower paced home environment.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in McKinney, TX is $1,200 for a studio, $1,407 for one bedroom, $1,849 for two bedrooms, and $2,547 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in McKinney has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,407/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$2,880/month
2,277 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,711/month
841 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,616/month
1,809 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Mckinney, TX is 2.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mckinney is 4.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,200 - $2,547. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 11.6% more for utilities, and 10.7% less for transportation.
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Transportation
40
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
42
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Lois Lindsey Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
809 Students
9
Public
Grades K-5
754 Students
9
Public
Grades K-5
667 Students
9
Public
Grades K-5
630 Students
9
Public
Grades K-5
526 Students
9
Public
Grades 6-8
1,280 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
830 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
1,251 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
1,076 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
946 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
2,156 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
2,651 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
2,918 Students
6
Public
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Heard Natural Science Museum
- Allen Station Park
- Dayspring Nature Preserve
- Celebration Park
- Bethany Lakes Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
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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 2025.