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The Gables of McKinney

Updated 2026-08-22 · 1,835 reviewed · 202 listed · Scored from 204 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(204) 68 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Gables of McKinney
Location
McKinney
Services
Student Housing, Luxury High-Rise Living, Corporate & Furnished Housing
Reviews
204
Ranking
#31 in Student Housing
Best for
People prioritizing a smooth leasing and move-in experience with attentive staff.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-08-22. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-07-23.

What we found

Leasing staff, particularly Anthony, Stephen, Jared, and Courtney, consistently earn five-star reviews for responsiveness and genuine care during tours and move-ins. Yet residents long-term complain bitterly about maintenance delays, broken pest control, pool closures spanning months or years, and a gym described as disgusting. Management promises to address concerns but follow through rarely materializes.

One four-year resident reports offering cheaper rent to remove a negative review; another waited months for health-related repairs only to have vendors no-show twice. Amenities like the pool barely reopen after extended shutdowns. Staff kindness and professionalism during leasing contrasts sharply with operational letdown after residents move in.

Recent shift: No clear shift detected; complaints about slow maintenance and closures appear consistent across the timeline, while leasing staff praise remains steady.

Praised for
  • leasing staff responsiveness and warmth
  • smooth application and move-in process
  • staff treat residents with respect and care
  • maintenance crew professionalism
  • recent property improvements
Watch-outs
  • slow response to maintenance requests and work orders
  • amenities frequently closed or poorly maintained
  • pest control ineffective
  • inconsistent rule enforcement between residents
  • management claims about follow-up on concerns go unfulfilled
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Best for: People prioritizing a smooth leasing and move-in experience with attentive staff.
Think twice if: You expect quick maintenance responses or rely on amenities staying open; residents report months-long delays and frequent closures.

What's working here

  • leasing team highly responsive and multilingual-capable
  • recent property improvements noted by residents
  • professional maintenance crew attitude
  • strong leasing experience

Read this before you tour

  • Leasing team members named: Anthony, Stephen, Jared, Courtney
  • Pest control paid for by residents but reported as ineffective
  • Pool closed for extended periods (months to years)
  • Gym amenities described as poorly maintained
  • One resident reported offered cheaper rent in exchange for removing negative review
  • Maintenance vendors reportedly missed appointments twice for one resident
  • Parking cover height cited as hazard

What residents say

Student Housing
Leasing staff highly responsive and helpful through application; one resident calls it a good first-apartment experience.
Affordable & Budget-Friendly
Residents feel overcharged for unfinished amenities; one pays $1,400 for two-bed but pool remains frequently closed.

Side by side with nearby options

  • Rated 4 against a 4.06 average across the 49 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

Why this score

How We Rank
Star rating 34
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

The numbers behind the score

5
128
4
20
3
16
2
8
1
32

Contact the property

Address
1500 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-22

When the office is open

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

In their own words

Services listed
Apartment rentalsSwimming poolsFitness centerLaundry facilityResident clubhouseHigh-speed internetElectric vehicle charging24-hour emergency maintenance
Published prices
1 Bedroom (1A)
$1,130 – $1,195
1 Bedroom (1B)
$1,140 – $1,230
2 Bedroom (2B)
$1,420 – $1,495
2 Bedroom (2C)
$1,395 – $1,470
2 Bedroom (2C Renovated)
$1,495 – $1,495

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

Questions we get asked

Is there a fitness center and pool?
Yes. Their website lists both amenities, though residents report the pool closes for extended periods and the gym is poorly maintained.
What is the starting rent for a one-bedroom?
Their website lists one-bedroom options starting at $1,130–$1,195 per month, depending on unit type.
Is there electric vehicle charging?
Yes, the business website states EV charging is available on the property.

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Last updated 2026-08-22