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Estates of McKinney

Updated 2026-08-22 · 1,835 reviewed · 202 listed · Scored from 328 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(328) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Estates of McKinney
Location
McKinney
Services
Student Housing, Luxury High-Rise Living, Corporate & Furnished Housing
Reviews
328
Ranking
#6 in Student Housing
Best for
First-time renters, relocation from out of state, pet owners seeking dog park and fenced yards.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-08-22. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-08-22.

What we found

Staff members like Whitney, Vinny, and Tiana earn consistent praise for attentive, personalized leasing assistance and smooth move-in experiences. Residents value the quiet grounds, dog park, pool, and fenced yards. However, those living long-term report frustration with surprise fees (yard replacements, move-in date changes), inconsistent maintenance (overgrown weeds, dead landscaping far from the entrance), and management's reluctance to acknowledge or compensate for property-caused vehicle damage. Pool guest limits and enforcement feel restrictive. The gap between the model experience and the lived reality grows wider.

New residents and short-term visitors often report happiness; longer stays reveal issues with ground maintenance inconsistency, billing disputes resolution, and accountability structures that favor the property over residents.

Recent shift: Long-term residents report visible degradation in grounds maintenance and increasing frustration with billing practices over the past 6-12 months, contrasting with enthusiasm from recent move-ins.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable leasing staff
  • efficient move-in process
  • responsive maintenance team
  • welcoming community vibe
  • quality amenities (pool, dog park, yards)
Watch-outs
  • aggressive fee structure and poor flexibility
  • deferred maintenance and uneven grounds upkeep
  • restrictive guest and pool policies
  • management unresponsive to disputes
  • vehicle damage issues and incomplete record-keeping
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Best for: First-time renters, relocation from out of state, pet owners seeking dog park and fenced yards.
Think twice if: You rent long-term and expect transparent billing or need grounds consistently maintained throughout the property. Property damage disputes and fee disputes may face unresponsive management.

What's working here

  • Dedicated leasing staff (Whitney, Vinny, Tiana named specifically)
  • Fast maintenance response times
  • Multiple unit styles with backyards and dog park
  • Quiet location away from main traffic

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  • Staff: Whitney, Vinny, Tiana praised for leasing and customer service
  • Maintenance response is fast, but long-term upkeep issues reported (weeds, dead landscaping)
  • Pet fees: $250 non-refundable, $20/month per animal, $30/year PetScreening profile (from website)
  • Solar panel carport damage incidents documented; resident sought compensation and parking relocation, denied
  • Move-in yard sod replacement disputes and yard drainage issues reported
  • Pool guest limit: maximum two guests per resident, strictly enforced

What residents say

Student Housing
Staff make leasing easy and welcoming for first-time renters from out of state.
Pet-Friendly Communities
Dog park and fenced yards praised; pet fees are transparent; residents note responsible pet community, but fees accumulate.

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.06 average across the 49 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

Why this score

How We Rank
Star rating 77
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

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When the office is open

Monday
08:00-18:00
Tuesday
08:00-18:00
Wednesday
08:00-18:00
Thursday
08:00-19:00
Friday
08:00-18:00
Saturday
08:00-18:00
Sunday
12:00-17:00

As listed on Google.

In their own words

Services listed
One to four-bedroom rentalsResident clubroomResort-style pool with tanning decksWalking trailsFenced-in yards
Published prices
Pet Fee
$250 Non-Refundable
Monthly Pet Rent
$20 per animal
Annual PetScreening profile
$30 per pet

Credentials claimed:ENERGY STAR Building, WCAG 2.1 level AA accessibility compliance

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

Questions we get asked

What are the pet fees and monthly costs?
Pet fee is $250 non-refundable, $20 per animal monthly, and $30 per year for PetScreening profile (per their website).
Can I bring guests to the pool?
Pool policy limits visitors to a maximum of two people per resident; staff enforce this strictly.
How quickly does maintenance respond?
Multiple residents report fast response times, though some issues (solar panel damage, drainage) were not fully resolved.

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Last updated 2026-08-22