
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadowcrest Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $600 (53 Rentals)
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3317 John Muir Ct

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Patriot Park

The Link at Plano

Bel Air Downtown

Collin Creek

1201 Park

MAA Los Rios

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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

Bell Gateway Village
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Waterford on the Meadow

Park on 14th

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Junction 15

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Morada Plano

Plano Park Townhomes

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Aura Northline

1602 M Ave
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2500 E Park Blvd

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The Emory

1006 Municipal Ave

Savannah at the Gateway - 55+ Active Adult

Belleview

Villas Del Sol Phase Two

The Gateway

K Avenue Lofts

2612 E Park Blvd
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Woodlands of Plano

2400 Jupiter Rd

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Villas Del Sol Phase One

Parmore Plano

Evana Grove

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Ferro

Texas Star Townhomes
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1102 11th St

Clearwater Creek

Bell CityLine I

SYNC CityLine

Axis 110

The Standard At Cityline

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The Lyla

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The Register

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Canterbury Courts
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Meadowcrest, Plano, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Meadowcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowcrest Studio Apartments | $1,306 | $929 | $1,714 |
| Meadowcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $623 | $3,910 |
| Meadowcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $716 | $3,846 |
| Meadowcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $1,550 | $4,087 |
| Meadowcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,752 | $5,752 | $5,752 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Meadowcrest Neighborhood of Plano, TX.
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Cheapest Available Meadowcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadowcrest area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Patriot Park priced from $929. Bel Air Downtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Meadowcrest apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| Bel Air Downtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,058 |
| Clearwater Creek | A1 - REVIVE | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
| 1201 Park | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Woodlands of Plano | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Waterford on the Meadow | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Bell Gateway Village | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| The Link at Plano | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,221 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadowcrest, TX
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meadowcrest area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath (80% Income Restricted) Model at Collin Creek in the in the Plano neighborhood starting from $1,876. The second greatest value Meadowcrest apartment is the 2D Model at Windsor Place Townhomes starting at $1,570 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Plano neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadowcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Creek | 3 Bed, 2 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Windsor Place Townhomes | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Plano Park Townhomes | A1 - Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Woodlands of Plano | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Clearwater Creek | A3 - RELAX | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| SYNC CityLine | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Link at Plano | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 1201 Park | B1RS | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadowcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Meadowcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meadowcrest is under $1,221.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadowcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Meadowcrest is Belleview which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Meadowcrest costs $5,740.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadowcrest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Meadowcrest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Meadowcrest?
Cheap apartments in Meadowcrest have an average cost of $235 which is $5,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadowcrest.
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