
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ranch Estates Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $600 (21 Rentals)
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3317 John Muir Ct

1201 Park

Collin Creek

Bel Air Downtown

Plano Park Townhomes

Parmore Plano
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MAA Los Rios

3384 P Ave

Savannah at the Gateway - 55+ Active Adult

Villas Del Sol Phase Two

The Gateway

Belleview

K Avenue Lofts
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Clearwater Creek

Canterbury Courts

SYNC CityLine
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Ranch Estates, Plano, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ranch Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch Estates Studio Apartments | $1,272 | $919 | $1,710 |
| Ranch Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $602 | $2,420 |
| Ranch Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $716 | $3,179 |
| Ranch Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,550 | $3,845 |
| Ranch Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $3,533 | $3,533 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ranch Estates Neighborhood of Plano, TX.
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Cheapest Available Ranch Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ranch Estates area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Collin Creek priced from $919. 1201 Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Ranch Estates apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $919 |
| 1201 Park | A1RS | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bel Air Downtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Parmore Plano | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,057 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ranch Estates, TX
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ranch Estates area is the $1.24 price per square foot Arlington Renovated Model at Shiloh Park in the in the Royal Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Ranch Estates apartment is the 2A Model at Windsor Place Townhomes starting at $1,525 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Royal Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ranch Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park | Arlington Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Windsor Place Townhomes | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Clearwater Creek | A5 - RENEW | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Plano Park Townhomes | A3 - Cambridge | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Augusta | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Collin Creek | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Canterbury Courts | Squire's Villa | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Parmore Plano | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 1201 Park | A1RS | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRanch Estates, Plano, TX
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ranch Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ranch Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ranch Estates is under $1,259.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ranch Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Ranch Estates is 1201 Park which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Ranch Estates costs $14,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ranch Estates?
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 93 regular apartments in Ranch Estates 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 Ranch Estates?
Cheap apartments in Ranch Estates have an average cost of $212 which is $14,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ranch Estates.
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