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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Buildings checked Oct 14, 2026 against each property’s own website.
Quick answer: In October 2026, six McKinney apartment communities advertised move-in specials of 8 to 12 weeks free on their own websites, checked Oct 14, 2026: Collin Square and Arista McKinney (up to 12 weeks), Parkside at Craig Ranch (up to 10 weeks), and Cendana Craig Ranch, The Sylvan at Painted Tree and Heritage McKinney Square (up to 8 weeks). Most offers apply to select units and lease terms.
McKinney apartments with move-in specials (checked Oct 14, 2026)
| Building | Address | What the property site shows | Price and specials | Our review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Square | 3751 N Central Expy, McKinney (75071) | Off US-75 | Up to 12 weeks free on select homes (checked Oct 14, 2026) | – |
| Arista McKinney | 3901 James Pitts Dr, McKinney (75071) | North McKinney | Up to 12 weeks free on base rent (checked Oct 14, 2026) | – |
| Parkside at Craig Ranch | 7149 Van Tuyl Pkwy, McKinney (75070) | Craig Ranch | Up to 10 weeks free on select units (manager’s property page) (checked Oct 14, 2026) | – |
| Cendana Craig Ranch | 6121 Alma Rd, McKinney (75070) | Craig Ranch; 1- to 3-bedrooms | 8 weeks free on listed floor plans (checked Oct 14, 2026) | – |
| The Sylvan at Painted Tree | 2700 N Lake Forest Dr, McKinney (75071) | Painted Tree area | Up to 8 weeks free; some listed plans show 6 weeks (checked Oct 14, 2026) | – |
| Heritage McKinney Square | 300 N McDonald St, McKinney (75069) | Near historic downtown McKinney | Up to 8 weeks free when you lease today (checked Oct 14, 2026) | – |
Two of the six are in Craig Ranch, two are along US-75 and north McKinney, one is in the Painted Tree area and one is near historic downtown McKinney. Rents change daily, so confirm current pricing and specials with each leasing office before you apply. Prices not shown on a property’s site are left as “ask”; we don’t guess.
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How do move-in specials work in McKinney?
Most concessions are applied one of two ways: as free weeks at the start of the lease, or spread across every month as a lower effective rent. Ask the leasing office which one, which units qualify and the minimum lease term. Then compare the effective monthly rent: on a 14-month lease at $1,800, 8 weeks free works out to about $1,543 a month.
What should I compare between these apartments?
- Base rent versus the total monthly price with required fees.
- How a special is applied (weeks free spread over the lease or taken up front) and the minimum lease term it needs.
- Parking: garage, covered or surface, and any added cost.
- Pet fees, pet rent and any weight or breed rules.
- Your commute at the times you actually drive it.
Frequently asked questions
Which McKinney apartments have move-in specials right now?
On Oct 14, 2026, Collin Square, Arista McKinney, Parkside at Craig Ranch, Cendana Craig Ranch, The Sylvan at Painted Tree and Heritage McKinney Square advertised 8 to 12 weeks free on their own websites. Confirm current terms with each leasing office.
What is the biggest move-in special in McKinney?
Collin Square and Arista McKinney each advertised up to 12 weeks free on Oct 14, 2026, the largest offers on this page.
Is the free rent taken off the first months or spread out?
It depends on the property. Some give the free weeks up front and others spread them across the lease as a lower monthly rent. Ask before you apply.
Do move-in specials apply to every unit?
Usually not. Most of these offers say “select units” or “up to,” so ask which floor plans and lease terms qualify.
Is apartment locating in McKinney free?
Yes. Taco Street Locating is free for renters. Apartment communities pay us, so it doesn’t change your rent or your specials. I’m Alexander Concepcion, and I’ll be your point of contact for your McKinney search.
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