
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park Forest Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $600 (59 Rentals)
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6407 Chinaberry Trail

Gala at Premier

3317 John Muir Ct

1208 Spring Creek Pkwy

3728 Yosemite Dr

1808 Papeete Dr

5001 Overdowns Dr

6504 Blue Ridge Trail

1201 E Park Blvd
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Avalon at Chase Oaks

Collin Creek

1201 Park

The Gio Apartments

Thornbury at Chase Oaks

The Link at Plano

Cross Creek

Bel Air on 16th

Greenbriar Apartments

Opal Legacy Central
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Hunters Glen

Bellevue at Spring Creek

Promenade Apartments

Custer Park

Jada Legacy Central Apartments

Villas at Chase Oaks

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Steeplechase Apartments

Legends at Chase Oaks

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Legacy
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Sheridan Park at Spring Creek

Plano Park Townhomes

1602 M Ave

1602 M Ave

Tuscany Villas

Belleview

Villas Del Sol Phase Two

GARDEN GATE PLANO

K Avenue Lofts

Plaza At Chase Oaks
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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

Alta Vista Apartments

Villas Del Sol Phase One

Langdon at Spring Creek

Chisholm Place

Windsor West Plano

The Annabel at Assembly Park

Amber Vista Apartments

Highpoint Townhomes

Park Springs Townhomes
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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 | $1,274 | $894 | $2,362 |
| Park Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $623 | $3,322 |
| Park Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $716 | $4,565 |
| Park Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $1,550 | $7,165 |
| Park Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,846 | $6,152 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Park Forest Neighborhood of Plano, TX.
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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 Gio Apartments priced from $971. Collin Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $977. Here are the most affordable Park Forest apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gio Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $971 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $977 |
| Thornbury at Chase Oaks | A3-IR | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| 1201 Park | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Cross Creek | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Avalon at Chase Oaks | A2-IR | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Greenbriar Apartments | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Hunters Glen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park Forest, TX
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park Forest area is the $1.27 price per square foot Legacy Model at Chisholm Place in the in the Plano neighborhood starting from $1,805. The second greatest value Park Forest apartment is the 2x1 Model at Bellevue at Spring Creek starting at $1,675 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Plano 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Place | Legacy | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Bellevue at Spring Creek | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Highpoint Townhomes | 2TA-U | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Tuscany Villas | The Verona | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Custer Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Plaza At Chase Oaks | The Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Cross Creek | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Hunters Glen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Gio Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $1,092.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Park Forest is The Gio Apartments which is listed at $971, while the average apartment in Park Forest costs $11,415.
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 74 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 $409 which is $11,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park Forest.
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