
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ranch Estates Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $600 (63 Rentals)
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3317 John Muir Ct

1201 E Park Blvd

Collin Creek

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Patriot Park

1201 Park

The Link at Plano

Bel Air Downtown

MAA Los Rios

Bell Gateway Village
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Park on 14th

Touraine Plano

Waterford on the Meadow

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Centric One90

One90 Gateway

Junction 15

Morada Plano

Plano Park Townhomes

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Aura Northline

1602 M Ave
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1602 M Ave

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The Emory

Windsor Place Townhomes

1006 Municipal Ave

Shiloh Park

2601 Tilden Dr

Savannah at the Gateway - 55+ Active Adult

Belleview

Villas Del Sol Phase Two

The Gateway
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Woodlands of Plano

K Avenue Lofts

MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

Park at Gateway

Alta Vista Apartments

Villas Del Sol Phase One

Evana Grove

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Ferro

Texas Star Townhomes
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2400 Jupiter Rd

Horizon at Premier

1102 11th St

3124 Lucas Terrace

1725 R Avenue

1729 R Avenue

1904 Jupiter Rd

1621 E Park Blvd

1428 Camelia Dr

2000 Willow Ln
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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 | $1,321 | $894 | $2,056 |
| Ranch Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $623 | $3,974 |
| Ranch Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $716 | $3,812 |
| Ranch Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $1,550 | $7,158 |
| Ranch Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,909 | $5,909 | $5,909 |
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There are currently 63 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 Gala at Premier priced from $623. Collin Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $894. Here are the most affordable Ranch Estates apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gala at Premier | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $623 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $894 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| Bel Air Downtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Pinehurst | 1BR,1BA | $1,078 |
| Bell Gateway Village | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| The Link at Plano | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| Clearwater Creek | A1 - REVIVE | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
| Woodlands of Plano | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ranch Estates, TX
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ranch Estates area is the $1.43 price per square foot Arlington Model at Shiloh Park in the in the Plano neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Ranch Estates apartment is the B1-80 Model at One90 Gateway starting at $1,753 with a $1.71 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 | $1.43 |
| One90 Gateway | B1-80 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Windsor Place Townhomes | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Link at Plano | B0 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Collin Creek | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Woodlands of Plano | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Plano Park Townhomes | A1 - Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Clearwater Creek | A3 - RELAX | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRanch Estates, Plano, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ranch Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Ranch Estates is Gala at Premier which is listed at $623, while the average apartment in Ranch Estates costs $5,909.
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 43 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 $271 which is $5,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ranch Estates.
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