
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park Forest Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $605 (50 Rentals)
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Gala at Premier

3317 John Muir Ct

1808 Papeete Dr

1208 Spring Creek Pkwy

3728 Yosemite Dr

6504 Blue Ridge Trail

Avalon at Chase Oaks

4005 Overdowns Dr

Thornbury at Chase Oaks
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Cross Creek

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Belleview

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1408 15th Pl

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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 | $1,279 | $1,055 | $1,967 |
| Park Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $623 | $3,483 |
| Park Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $716 | $4,224 |
| Park Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $1,550 | $3,907 |
| Park Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,693 | $5,868 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 50 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 Link at Plano priced from $949. The Gio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Park Forest apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Link at Plano | Eff2 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Gio Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| GARDEN GATE PLANO | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
| Avalon at Chase Oaks | A1R-IR | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
| Thornbury at Chase Oaks | A1R-IR | 1BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| Jada Legacy Central Apartments | S1 ESSENTIAL LIVING | Studio,1BA | $1,102 |
| Plaza At Chase Oaks | The Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park Forest, TX
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park Forest area is the $1.33 price per square foot Three Bed / Two Bath Model at Cross Creek in the in the Plano neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Park Forest apartment is the 3TB-U Model at Highpoint Townhomes starting at $1,800 with a $1.56 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek | Three Bed / Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Highpoint Townhomes | 3TB-U | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| GARDEN GATE PLANO | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Park Springs Townhomes | AX | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Custer Park | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Chisholm Place | Maverick (+Den) | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Plano Park Townhomes | A1 - Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Hunters Glen | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Plaza At Chase Oaks | The Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Gio Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 $1,106.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Park Forest is The Link at Plano which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Park Forest costs $1,400.
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 50 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 $445 which is $955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park Forest.
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