Best Apartments in McKinney
We ranked 15 McKinney apartment communities using our objective data methodology. Instead of letting property managers buy the top spots, we analyze Google ratings alongside review volume, consistency, and a deep sentiment analysis of what residents actually write. Every complex below features a standard baseline of premium amenities like pools, gyms, and pet spaces. Because the infrastructure looks great across the board, our final order comes down to what matters most: how consistently staff, maintenance, and day-to-day upkeep show up in real tenant reviews—past the leasing office sales pitch.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to apartment complex, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxe of McKinney | 90 | 4.8 (504) | — | Responsive maintenance, pet owners |
| 2 | Venue Craig Ranch | 87 | 4.9 (102) | — | Quick repairs, renewals |
| 3 | Ashton Oaks | 86 | 4.5 (388) | — | Maintenance follow-through |
| 4 | Gray Branch Apartments | 85 | 4.7 (218) | — | Quiet living, easy move-in |
| 5 | Mansions of McKinney | 84 | 4.7 (264) | — | Yards, parks, attentive leasing |
| 6 | The Adley Craig Ranch Apartments | 83 | 4.4 (264) | — | Peaceful setting, dog owners |
| 7 | Estates of McKinney | 83 | 4.7 (337) | — | Active leasing team, events |
| 8 | Cyan Craig Ranch Apartments | 82 | 4.3 (364) | — | Amenities and warm service |
| 9 | Davis at the Square | 82 | 4.5 (147) | — | Walking to downtown |
| 10 | Arise Craig Ranch Apartments | 81 | 4.5 (457) | — | High-volume, friendly staff |
| 11 | The Dalton Apartments McKinney | 81 | 4.7 (115) | — | Tours and move-ins |
| 12 | Jefferson Verdant | 81 | 4.5 (174) | — | Resident community events |
| 13 | Mera Craig Ranch | 80 | 5 (56) | — | 55+ social community |
| 14 | Kinstead McKinney | 79 | 4.3 (218) | — | Easy renewals, unit variety |
| 15 | Orion McKinney Apartments | 79 | 4.4 (473) | — | Large community amenities |
Ranked picks
Luxe of McKinney
Why it ranks first
A 4.8 rating across 504 reviews, with the highest score here and high confidence. Residents keep naming maintenance man Jeremiah for fixes after hours and on weekends, and leasing staff Emily and Melanie for patient tours.
Pros
- Fast maintenance, including after hours
- Friendly, clear leasing consultants
- Walking trails and dog parks nearby
- Pet-friendly with published pet fees
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities, Corporate & Furnished Housing
Venue Craig Ranch
Why it ranks second
Rated 4.9 from 102 reviews, so the sample is smaller than the biggest names but still solid. Reviewers single out tech Jose for quick work on sinks, A/C and appliances, and credit the office with stress-free renewals.
Pros
- Fast, friendly maintenance
- Attentive office staff
- Full-size washer and dryer, per website
- Resort-style pool and 24-hour gym, per website
Watch out: Some praise ties to a recent management change, so check current conditions on a tour.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Pet-Friendly Communities, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Ashton Oaks
Why it ranks third
Scores 85.5 on a 4.5 rating from 388 reviews. Residents say work orders get done, even old ones, and emergencies are handled on weekends. Many reviews are short thank-yous, so the picture is strong but narrow.
Pros
- Quick work-order turnaround
- Maintenance staff praised by name
- Well-kept grounds
- Helpful leasing team on tours and move-ins
Watch out: Much of the feedback is brief, so there is less detail on fees or lease issues.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Gray Branch Apartments
Why it ranks fourth
A 4.7 rating from 218 reviews, with medium confidence. The front office (Payden, Peyton, Alyssa) gets credit for patient tours and a smooth online move-in, and residents call it quiet.
Pros
- Friendly front office
- Smooth online move-in
- Quiet residential feel
- In-unit washer and dryer, per website
Watch out: One former resident said the team was slow to answer about a final balance after move-out.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities, Corporate & Furnished Housing
Mansions of McKinney
Why it ranks fifth
Rated 4.7 from 264 reviews, with medium confidence. Leasing staff Giovanna, Bryan and Z get named for patient move-ins, and maintenance (Santos, Juan) gets quick mentions.
Pros
- Attentive, personal leasing staff
- Quick maintenance
- 10-acre park and trails, per website
- Private fenced yards and EV-ready garages, per website
Watch out: A former resident found pet fees non-refundable and poorly explained, and the gym stair master often breaks.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities, Corporate & Furnished Housing
The Adley Craig Ranch Apartments
Why it ranks sixth
A 4.4 rating from 264 reviews pulls the score down a little, but sentiment is strong. Reviewers praise the leasing staff (Michael, Erin), the clean grounds and the quiet, and none raised a clear complaint in the recent text.
Pros
- Detailed, patient tours
- Clean, well-kept grounds
- Quiet setting with creek walks
- Resort-style pool and private off-leash dog park, per website
Watch out: Written feedback is mostly short praise, so detail is thin.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Estates of McKinney
Why it ranks seventh
Rated 4.7 from 337 reviews. Recent reviewers praise named leasing staff (Tiana, Rachel, Whitney, Vinny), regular updates and quick maintenance. A few reviews are sharply negative about charges and unanswered disputes.
Pros
- Helpful, named leasing team
- Regular resident events and updates
- Fenced yards, pet-friendly
- Resort-style pool and walking trails
Watch out: One long-term resident reported unanswered complaints about charges, sod replacement and sprinklers. Read the fee details before signing.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Cyan Craig Ranch Apartments
Why it ranks eighth
A 4.3 rating from 364 reviews keeps the composite lower, though sentiment is positive and recent text has no complaints. Kiana in leasing and maintenance workers Kelly, Scott and David get repeated credit. Confidence is medium.
Pros
- Warm, fast leasing answers
- Reliable maintenance
- Movie room and pool
- Pet-friendly with a listed pet spa
Watch out: The 4.3 rating is among the lower ones here.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Corporate & Furnished Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities
Davis at the Square
Why it ranks ninth
Rated 4.5 from 147 reviews. Residents describe a neighborly, well-run community, with named staff across leasing and maintenance and fixes often within a day. Several like the walk to downtown McKinney and its farmers market.
Pros
- Walkable to downtown and the farmers market
- Named leasing staff praised often
- Fast maintenance
- Monthly resident events
Watch out: One reviewer misses the online event sign-up tool, which was removed.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Arise Craig Ranch Apartments
Why it ranks tenth
A 4.5 rating across 457 reviews gives this one a deep review base. Staff and maintenance supervisor Valentin earn steady praise, and the grounds and pool stay clean.
Pros
- Friendly, responsive office
- Quick maintenance
- Clean grounds and pool
- Dog park and coffee bar, per website
Watch out: Residents raised a $25 monthly insurance charge, utility pricing and slow corporate response.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Corporate & Furnished Housing, Pet-Friendly Communities
The Dalton Apartments McKinney
Why it ranks #11
Rated 4.7 from 115 reviews. Most reviewers describe a warm leasing team, clean grounds and quick maintenance. The complaints are specific rather than widespread.
Pros
- Friendly leasing team praised by name
- Clean grounds and units
- Resort-style pool and rooftop lounge, per website
- Quick maintenance
Watch out: Reviewers reported towed unregistered guest cars, a garage fee billing mix-up and early pest and cleanliness issues.
Services: Corporate & Furnished Housing, Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Student Housing
Jefferson Verdant
Why it ranks #12
A 4.5 rating from 174 reviews. Staff warmth and the Apartment Life events are the draw, and maintenance responds quickly. Some residents reported pest and structural problems.
Pros
- Genuine, helpful staff
- Regular community events
- Quick maintenance response
- Clean, attractive property
Watch out: Reviewers cite weekend poolside noise, pest issues and vague phone and email support during leasing.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Mera Craig Ranch
Why it ranks #13
A 5.0 rating, but from only 56 reviews, so treat it with more caution than the larger sample sizes above. Reviewers like the friendly front office and the social calendar of karaoke and potlucks.
Pros
- Active 55+ social calendar
- Friendly leasing and front office
- Community kitchen and cooking classes
- Attractive apartments
Watch out: One resident reported plumbing leaks, mold in some units and a thin maintenance and cleaning staff.
Services: Luxury High-Rise Living, Pet-Friendly Communities, Senior / 55+ Communities
Kinstead McKinney
Why it ranks #14
Rated 4.3 from 218 reviews. Reviewers say move-ins and renewals are easy, with leasing staff Bry, Bryanna and Kelesa named, and same-day maintenance fixes.
Pros
- Friendly, named leasing staff
- Quick maintenance
- Studio to three-bedroom options
- Pet-friendly, per website
Watch out: A long-term resident disputed a $300 stove replacement charge and said the explanation was unclear.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
Orion McKinney Apartments
Why it ranks #15
A 4.4 rating from 473 reviews, with medium confidence. Office staff (Dali, Daliana, Timmy, Wendy) and maintenance get quick marks. One recent reviewer reported serious problems.
Pros
- Helpful, named office staff
- Fast maintenance on many requests
- Pool, 24-hour health club, multiple clubhouses, per website
- Clean, quiet community
Watch out: Reported issues include gate repairs taking months, summer power outages and unclear fees.
Services: Affordable & Budget-Friendly, Luxury High-Rise Living, Student Housing, Townhome & Garden-Style Communities
How was this ranking calculated?
| Signal | Weight |
|---|---|
| Review sentiment | 28% |
| Google rating | 26% |
| Review volume | 20% |
| Review recency | 14% |
| Profile completeness | 12% |
Ranking data checked 2026-10-22 · Full methodology ›