Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preston Meadows Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $800 (46 Rentals)

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Hunters Glen
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$1,092 - $2,087
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Hunters Glen

6400 Independence PkyPlano, TX 75023
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The Dayton
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$1,195 - $2,158
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The Dayton

6000 Ohio DrPlano, TX 75093
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Old Shepard Place
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$1,302 - $3,407
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Old Shepard Place

1520 Preston RdPlano, TX 75093
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Villas at Legacy
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$1,350 - $3,349
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Villas at Legacy

5301 W Spring Creek PkyPlano, TX 75024
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Cottages at Tulane
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Cottages at Tulane

2600 Preston RdPlano, TX 75093
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$1,250

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 133

3140 Devonshire Dr
PlanoTX75075
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The Calvin
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Calvin

2501 Ohio DrPlano, TX 75093

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2601 Preston Rd

PlanoTX75093
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Windsor at Legacy
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Windsor at Legacy

6400 Windcrest DrPlano, TX 75024
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The Oaks at Plano
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The Oaks at Plano

5000 Old Shepard PlPlano, TX 75093
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Preston Meadows, Plano, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Preston Meadows Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Preston Meadows area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Summers Crossing Apartments priced from $952. The Fairway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Preston Meadows apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summers Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$952
The FairwayBayhill1BR,1BA$955
Hunters GlenA11BR,1BA$1,092
The Hathaway At Willow BendA2 Classic1BR,1BA$1,100
The Lydian ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,109
Creekside Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,110
The Leighton ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,120
Marquis at Legacy1A1BR,1BA$1,139
Fox Trails ApartmentsFennec1BR,1BA$1,186
Waters EdgeOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,191

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preston Meadows, TX

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preston Meadows area is the $1.71 price per square foot Amistad Model at Heritage at Lakeside in the in the Preston Cove neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value Preston Meadows apartment is the Altadena Model at Somerset at Spring Creek starting at $1,325 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Cross Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Preston Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage at LakesideAmistad1BR,1BA$1.71
Somerset at Spring CreekAltadena1BR,1BA$1.54
The FairwayAugusta2BR,1BA$1.61
The Hathaway At Willow BendA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.49
Fox Trails ApartmentsFennec1BR,1BA$1.61
Hunters GlenA11BR,1BA$1.54
Waters EdgeOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Creekside Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.64
The Lydian ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.73
The Leighton ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Preston Meadows Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Preston Meadows?

The cheapest apartment in Preston Meadows is Summers Crossing Apartments which is listed at $952, while the average apartment in Preston Meadows costs $13,683.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Preston Meadows?

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 34 regular apartments in Preston Meadows 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 Preston Meadows?

Cheap apartments in Preston Meadows have an average cost of $678 which is $13,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preston Meadows.

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