
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ranch Estates Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $623 (52 Rentals)
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The Link at Plano

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Patriot Park

Bel Air Downtown

1201 Park

MAA Los Rios

Collin Creek

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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

Park on 14th

Touraine Plano
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Junction 15

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Waterford on the Meadow

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Centric One90

Morada Plano

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1602 M Ave

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2500 E Park Blvd, Unit 0-2

1006 Municipal Ave

Savannah at the Gateway - 55+ Active Adult

Belleview

Villas Del Sol Phase Two

The Gateway

1408 15th Pl

K Avenue Lofts

Park at Gateway

Woodlands of Plano
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2400 Jupiter Rd

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Villas Del Sol Phase One

Evana Grove

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1602 M Ave

Ferro

Texas Star Townhomes

1721 R Avenue

1621 E Park Blvd
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Clearwater Creek

Bell CityLine I

The Standard At Cityline

SYNC CityLine

Axis 110

The Lyla

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The Register

Anthem Cityline Apartments

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Canterbury Courts

Spring Pointe
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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 | $1,332 | $953 | $1,967 |
| Ranch Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $623 | $3,766 |
| Ranch Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $716 | $3,884 |
| Ranch Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,377 | $4,666 |
| Ranch Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,868 | $5,868 | $5,868 |
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There are currently 52 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 1 Bed unit found at The Link at Plano priced from $949. Patriot Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $953. Here are the most affordable Ranch Estates apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Link at Plano | Eff2 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio,1BA | $953 |
| Bel Air Downtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
| Clearwater Creek | A1 - REVIVE | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Woodlands of Plano | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Park on 14th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Touraine Plano | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ranch Estates, TX
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ranch Estates area is the $1.34 price per square foot Arlington Model at Shiloh Park in the in the Plano neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Ranch Estates apartment is the 2D Model at Windsor Place Townhomes starting at $1,570 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Plano 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 | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Windsor Place Townhomes | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Spring Pointe | B1DP | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Plano Park Townhomes | A1 - Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Woodlands of Plano | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Clearwater Creek | A3 - RELAX | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Touraine Plano | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
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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 $1,240.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ranch Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Ranch Estates is The Link at Plano which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Ranch Estates costs $1,632.
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 30 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 $218 which is $1,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ranch Estates.
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