Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preston Meadows Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $800 (43 Rentals)

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Waters Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waters Edge

5000 Whitestone LnPlano, TX 75024
property at 2601 Preston Rd

$1,340 - $2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2601 Preston Rd

PlanoTX75093
property at 2524 Preston Rd

$1,350 - $2,095

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2524 Preston Rd

PlanoTX75093

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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 Hunters Glen priced from $954. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunters GlenA11BR,1BA$954
Villas of Mission Bend - Senior Living1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,021
The FairwayBayhill1BR,1BA$1,030
Summers Crossing ApartmentsA1 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,032
Preserve at PrestonA31BR,1BA$1,040
The LydianA11BR,1BA$1,120
Fox Trails ApartmentsFennec1BR,1BA$1,127
The Hathaway At Willow BendA21BR,1BA$1,130
Cottages at TulaneA11BR,1BA$1,145
Reserve at Pebble CreekBluebonnet1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preston Meadows, TX

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Preston Meadows area is the $1.39 price per square foot B3 Model at Hunters Glen in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Preston Meadows apartment is the Magnolia Model at Reserve at Pebble Creek starting at $2,130 with a $1.60 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.
Hunters GlenB32BR,2BA$1.39
Reserve at Pebble CreekMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.60
Somerset at Spring CreekInglenook 2BR,2BA$1.32
The Wexley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.66
Villas of Mission Bend - Senior Living2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.58
MAA HighwoodDiscovery2BR,1BA$1.58
Aspen Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.68
The FairwayAugusta2BR,1BA$1.66
The Hathaway At Willow BendA21BR,1BA$1.38
Fox Trails ApartmentsFennec1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Preston Meadows, Plano, TX

Ranked #18

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 Hunters Glen which is listed at $954, while the average apartment in Preston Meadows costs $4,864.

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 22 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 $132 which is $4,732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preston Meadows.

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