Voted No. 2 on CNN Money's list of "Best Places to Live," the city of McKinney is located in northern Texas. Just a 30 minute drive from Dallas, the city offers a charming character and culture that is full of art, nature, and musical entertainment.
Compared to the national average and the state-wide average, apartments in McKinney Texas are definitely on the more affordable end of the price range. For a one-bedroom unit, expect to pay anywhere from $650 to $900. Price increases depending on the amount of space, bedrooms, and amenities you're looking for in McKinney apartments. Some of the complexes can get a little pricey, but you'll most likely not pay more than $2800 for the largest option, a four-bedroom apartment.
In any Texas city, residents have a priority of cooling off! Most McKinney apartments are near one of the city's seven "splash pads" within different city parks. The Juanita Maxfield Aquatic Center has an outdoor pool where swim lessons are offered, in addition to family and public swim times. The city parks also contain many different trails for hiking and biking, such as the most recent addition of the Wilson Creek Hike and Bike Trail. In the historic downtown area of McKinney, you will find regularly scheduled community events to participate in, such as Arts in Bloom. The area is also home to more than 100 retail shops and several one-of-a-kind restaurants.
With 25 different public schools and four private schools in the area, you will be able to find apartments in McKinney near your child's school. The number of McKinney residents who have achieved a bachelor degree is 39.1 percent, compared to just 10.3 percent within the state of Texas. This provides for a competitive job market. Residents in the area looking to further their education can consider traveling to Dallas or attending the International Business School, McKinney.