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The Gables of McKinney

Updated 2026-07-21 · 664 reviewed · 49 listed · Scored from 193 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(193) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Gables of McKinney
Services
Luxury High-Rise Apartments, Affordable & Low-Income Housing, Senior Living Apartments
Reviews
193

What recent reviews say

The leasing team (especially Anthony, Jared, and Courtney) earns consistent praise for patient, bilingual guidance through applications and tours. However, residents report serious maintenance delays, recurring pest problems, pool closures, and structural issues like mold and water damage. The gap between courteous front-office service and neglected repairs is stark.

Hidden fees and inconsistent enforcement of community rules frustrate longer-term residents. One detailed complaint cites roaches, fleas, failed pool tests, aging water heater violations, ceiling damage, and months-long repair queues. The affordability draw appears offset by these operational and habitability concerns.

Praised for
  • Staff responsiveness and helpfulness during tours
  • Named staff (Anthony, Jared, Courtney) professionalism
  • Affordable pricing relative to market
  • Recent maintenance improvements and upkeep
  • Bilingual support
Watch-outs
  • Maintenance backlog: weeks to months for repairs
  • Pool closures and water quality failures
  • Pest issues: roaches, fleas
  • Unequal enforcement of rules across tenants
  • Hidden fees beyond advertised rent
  • Poor English proficiency and communication gaps in maintenance team
  • Structural defects: mold, water damage, faulty electrical, windows
responsive-managementpoor-communicationwell-maintainedpest-problemsfair-pricinghidden-feesslow-maintenancefriendly-staff
Best for: Budget-conscious renters in McKinney seeking quick leasing process and front-office friendliness.
Think twice if: Plan to stay long-term and rely on quick maintenance. Pest control and structural upkeep appear inconsistent.

Strengths

  • Friendly, bilingual leasing staff
  • Affordable pricing ($1,130-$1,495/month)
  • On-site amenities: pool, 24-hour fitness, EV charging
  • Quick application process

Worth knowing

  • Named staff: Anthony (leasing, Spanish-language support), Jared (tours), Courtney (resident support)
  • Website states 24-hour emergency maintenance available; reviews report multi-week to multi-month actual response times
  • Pool failures cited: closures and failed water-quality tests
  • Pest complaints: roaches, fleas documented
  • Structural issues: ceiling cave-in, mold (4 colonies per unit claimed), water heater 21 years old and out of code
  • Vehicle towing policy resulted in resident losing car due to out-of-date registration
  • Maintenance team communication problems: English-language barrier, minimal-interaction policy noted

What reviews say by service

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Advertised as pet-friendly; one review complains dog poop due to unstocked waste bags.
Gated & Secure Communities
Advertised as gated; one resident alleges false gating claims and disputes towing policy.
Affordable & Low-Income Housing
Pricing aligns with affordable category; however, hidden fees and utilities cited as making total cost higher than comparable nicer apartments.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.06 average across the 42 luxury high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 33
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 44
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
121
4
19
3
16
2
8
1
29

Opening hours

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.

From their website

Services listed
1-bedroom apartments2-bedroom apartmentsswimming pools24-hour fitness centerlaundry facilityresident clubhouse24-hour emergency maintenanceelectric vehicle charging stations
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.

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Common questions

Do you have pet-friendly units?
Yes. The website lists pet-friendly apartments, though one review notes infrequent restocking of dog waste bags in common areas.
How quickly can I move through the leasing process?
Leasing staff are noted by multiple reviewers as moving applications quickly; Anthony in particular is praised for expedited guidance through approval steps.
Is this property gated and secure?
The website lists "gated & secure" but one resident disputes this claim, alleging the gating policy is misrepresented and citing aggressive vehicle towing.

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Last updated 2026-07-21