Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preston Meadows Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $800 (48 Rentals)

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Old Shepard Place
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$1,084 - $3,169
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$1,084 - $3,169
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Old Shepard Place

1520 Preston RdPlano, TX 75093
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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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$1,205 - $1,972
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$1,205 - $1,972
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The Dayton

6000 Ohio DrPlano, TX 75093
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Villas at Legacy
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$1,352 - $3,312
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Villas at Legacy

5301 W Spring Creek PkyPlano, TX 75024
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Cottages at Tulane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages at Tulane

2600 Preston RdPlano, TX 75093
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$1,300

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 133, Unit 133

3140 Devonshire Dr
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$1,300

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 143, Unit 143

3140 Devonshire Dr
PlanoTX75075

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Windsor at Legacy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor at Legacy

6400 Windcrest DrPlano, TX 75024
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$1,500 - $1,850

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2601 Preston Rd

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The Oaks at Plano
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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 The Leighton priced from $860. Birchstone West Plano has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $902. Here are the most affordable Preston Meadows apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LeightonA11BR,1BA$860
Birchstone West PlanoA11BR,1BA$902
The FairwayBayhill1BR,1BA$915
Summers Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$982
MAA HighwoodIndependence1BR,1BA$992
Villas of Mission Bend1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,021
Old Shepard PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,084
The Wexley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Q12BR,1BA$1,085
Hunters GlenA11BR,1BA$1,092
Creekside Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preston Meadows, TX

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preston Meadows area is the $1.27 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2 Model at The Wexley Apartments in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $1,362. The second greatest value Preston Meadows apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Villas of Mission Bend starting at $1,500 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Far North Dallas 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.
The Wexley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B22BR,2BA$1.27
Villas of Mission Bend2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.58
Somerset at Spring CreekAltadena1BR,1BA$1.57
The FairwayAugusta2BR,1BA$1.52
The Hathaway At Willow BendA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.55
Fox Trails ApartmentsAzara1BR,1BA$1.68
The LeightonB12BR,2BA$1.71
Reserve at Pebble CreekBluebonnet1BR,1BA$1.60
Hunters GlenA11BR,1BA$1.54
Creekside Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Preston Meadows Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Preston Meadows Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Preston Meadows Apartment is $860 at The Leighton.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Preston Meadows Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Preston Meadows is starting from $1,085 at The Wexley Apartments.

What is the most affordable Preston Meadows Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Preston Meadows Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve at Pebble Creek and starts from $1,975.

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