
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preston Meadows Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $800 (37 Rentals)
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2704 Regal Rd

Summers Crossing Apartments

Villas of Mission Bend - Senior Living

The Fairway

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Old Shepard Place

Birchstone West Plano

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Marquis at Legacy

Reserve at Pebble Creek

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Preston Meadows, Plano, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Preston Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $1,004 | $2,453 |
| Preston Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,184 | $4,085 |
| Preston Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $1,836 | $7,519 |
| Preston Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,170 | $2,690 | $7,103 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Preston Meadows Neighborhood of Plano, TX.
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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 $1,004. Villas of Mission Bend - Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,021. Here are the most affordable Preston Meadows apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summers Crossing Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
| Villas of Mission Bend - Senior Living | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,021 |
| The Fairway | Bayhill | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Somerset at Spring Creek | Altadena | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Birchstone West Plano | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Hunters Glen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
| Old Shepard Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Creekside Village Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| MAA Highwood | Independence | 1BR,1BA | $1,104 |
| The Leighton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preston Meadows, TX
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preston Meadows area is the $1.55 price per square foot Bristol Model at Somerset at Spring Creek in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $2,290. The second greatest value Preston Meadows apartment is the B3 Model at Villas at Legacy starting at $1,888 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Preston Cove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Preston Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset at Spring Creek | Bristol | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Villas at Legacy | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Villas of Mission Bend - Senior Living | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| The Wexley Apartments | Two Bedroom Q1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| The Fairway | Augusta | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Hathaway At Willow Bend | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Hunters Glen | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Reserve at Pebble Creek | Bluebonnet | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Creekside Village Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Old Shepard Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 $1,004, while the average apartment in Preston Meadows costs $10,285.
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 21 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 $126 which is $10,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preston Meadows.
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