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Waters Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waters Edge

5000 Whitestone LnPlano, TX 75024

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Windsor at Legacy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor at Legacy

6400 Windcrest DrPlano, TX 75024

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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 $821. Hunters Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $969. Here are the most affordable Preston Meadows apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LeightonA11BR,1BA$821
Hunters GlenA11BR,1BA$969
Summers Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,009
Villas of Mission Bend - Senior Living1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,021
The FairwayBayhill1BR,1BA$1,030
The LydianA11BR,1BA$1,043
La CostaA11BR,1BA$1,110
The DaytonA11BR,1BA$1,120
Marquis at Legacy1A1BR,1BA$1,126
Birchstone West PlanoA11BR,1BA$1,134

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preston Meadows, TX

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preston Meadows area is the $1.67 price per square foot C1 Model at Villas at Legacy in the in the Preston Cove neighborhood starting from $2,482. The second greatest value Preston Meadows apartment is the Bristol Model at Somerset at Spring Creek starting at $2,290 with a $1.55 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.
Villas at LegacyC13BR,2BA$1.67
Somerset at Spring CreekBristol3BR,2BA$1.55
Hunters GlenB32BR,2BA$1.39
Reserve at Pebble CreekMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.62
The Hathaway At Willow BendB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.55
Villas of Mission Bend - Senior Living2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.58
The Wexley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Q12BR,1BA$1.57
The FairwayAugusta2BR,1BA$1.66
The DaytonA2 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.64
The LydianA11BR,1BA$1.59

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Dallas, Texas. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 The Leighton which is listed at $821, while the average apartment in Preston Meadows costs $7,847.

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 30 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 $147 which is $7,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preston Meadows.

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