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Merritt McGowan Apartments

Updated 2026-10-22 · 1,892 reviewed · 211 listed · Scored from 67 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(67) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Affordable & Budget-FriendlyStudent HousingPet-Friendly Communities
Merritt McGowan Apartments
Location
McKinney
Services
Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Student Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities
Reviews
67
Ranking
#54 in Affordable & Budget-Friendly
Best for
Renters seeking income-restricted homes who want personal, hands-on office help

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-10-22. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-07-23.

What we found

Most reviewers describe a quick, easy move-in and staff who keep them informed. Ebony, the manager, comes up again and again, along with assistant manager Kia. Reviews praise the clean grounds and a calm, quiet feel.

Not every experience is positive. One 1-star review describes ongoing noise, fights, and police calls, plus a reported lack of action on complaints. That same reviewer also lost part of a deposit for cleaning, which the complex kept.

Praised for
  • Friendly, helpful office staff
  • Fast, easy move-in process
  • Responsive manager Ebony
  • Clean, well-kept property
Watch-outs
  • Safety and noise concerns from one resident
  • Slow response to reported problems
  • Deposit kept for cleaning charges
friendly-staffresponsive-managementclean-groundsquiet-communitynoisy-neighborspoor-communication
Best for: Renters seeking income-restricted homes who want personal, hands-on office help
Think twice if: Safety and noise matter most to you, or you expect fast answers to maintenance and complaint reports.

What's working here

  • Quick, easy move-in process
  • Manager Ebony praised by many reviewers
  • Clean property and grounds
  • Income-restricted community per the business's website

Read this before you tour

  • Manager Ebony named repeatedly for quick, attentive help
  • Assistant manager Kia praised for patience and welcome at move-in
  • Website lists one- to three-bedroom units and walk-in closets
  • Reviewers mention appointments set to give privacy

What residents say

Affordable & Budget-Friendly
One reviewer calls it fair for the price; the site claims income restriction.

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.07 average across the 102 affordable & budget-friendly businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 32% of the businesses in this directory.

Why this score

How We Rank
Star rating 40
Review volume 80
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

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49
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3
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11

Contact the property

Address
1200 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069

Last verified 2026-10-22

When the office is open

Monday
09:00-17:00
Tuesday
09:00-17:00
Wednesday
09:00-17:00
Thursday
09:00-17:00
Friday
09:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

In their own words

Services listed
One-bedroom apartmentsTwo-bedroom apartmentsThree-bedroom apartmentsAll-electric kitchensPrivate balconies or patiosWalk-in closets

Credentials claimed:Income-Restricted Community

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Questions we get asked

Is Merritt McGowan Apartments income-restricted?
Their website describes the community as income-restricted. Ask the office for current eligibility rules.
What unit sizes are offered?
The business's website lists one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.

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Last updated 2026-10-22