
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park Forest Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $500 (46 Rentals)
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Gala at Premier

2704 Regal Rd

3317 John Muir Ct

1208 Spring Creek Pkwy

1429 Baffin Bay Dr

3728 Yosemite Dr

6504 Blue Ridge Trail

1808 Papeete Dr
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1201 Park

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Thornbury at Chase Oaks

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Collin Creek

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Steeplechase Apartments

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The Gio Apartments

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Bel Air on 16th

7200 Chase Oaks Blvd

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Avalon at Chase Oaks
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Parmore Plano

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Bellevue at Spring Creek

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Custer Park

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Greenbriar Apartments

Villas at Chase Oaks

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Legends at Chase Oaks

Sheridan Park at Spring Creek
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Opal Legacy Central

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Fox Trails Apartments

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Hunters Glen

1604 15th Pl, Unit Apartment A

Legacy

The Link at Plano

Tuscany Villas at Chase Oaks Senior Community

Plaza At Chase Oaks

Villas Del Sol Phase Two
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K Avenue Lofts

Cross Creek

MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

GARDEN GATE PLANO

Alta Vista Apartments

Chisholm Place

Villas Del Sol Phase One

Langdon at Spring Creek
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Park Forest, Plano, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Park Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest Studio Apartments | $1,223 | $989 | $1,703 |
| Park Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $602 | $3,316 |
| Park Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $716 | $3,981 |
| Park Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $1,550 | $9,760 |
| Park Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,681 | $4,015 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Park Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Park Forest area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Westside priced from $913. Thornbury at Chase Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Park Forest apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westside | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $913 |
| Thornbury at Chase Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $989 |
| Steeplechase Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
| The Gio Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| 1201 Park | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Plaza At Chase Oaks | The Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
| Gala at Premier | A1-50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,042 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park Forest, TX
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park Forest area is the $1.41 price per square foot Ridgeview Model at Chisholm Place in the in the Plano Transit Village neighborhood starting from $1,632. The second greatest value Park Forest apartment is the EX Model at Park Springs Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Wyatt North Addition neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Chisholm Place | Ridgeview | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Park Springs Townhomes | EX | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Highpoint Townhomes | 2TA-U | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Bellevue at Spring Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Fox Trails Apartments | Azara | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Plaza At Chase Oaks | The Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Hunters Glen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Custer Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Thornbury at Chase Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Steeplechase Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Park Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Park Forest is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Park Forest is The Westside which is listed at $913, while the average apartment in Park Forest costs $7,740.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Park Forest?
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 121 regular apartments in Park Forest 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 Park Forest?
Cheap apartments in Park Forest have an average cost of $540 which is $7,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park Forest.
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