
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Oaks Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $700 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Royal Oaks area of Plano.


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Patriot Park

1201 Park

The Gio Apartments

The Link at Plano

Bel Air Downtown

Opal Legacy Central

MAA Los Rios

Jada Legacy Central Apartments
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Park on 14th

Touraine Plano

Waterford on the Meadow

Sheridan Park at Spring Creek

Junction 15

Morada Plano

Plano Park Townhomes

1602 M Ave

1602 M Ave
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The Emory

Windsor Place Townhomes

1006 Municipal Ave

Shiloh Park

2601 Tilden Dr

Belleview

Villas Del Sol Phase Two

Woodlands of Plano

K Avenue Lofts
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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

Alta Vista Apartments

Villas Del Sol Phase One

Evana Grove

The Annabel at Assembly Park

Amber Vista Apartments

Ferro

Texas Star Townhomes

2400 Jupiter Rd
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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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3203 E Park Blvd
Royal Oaks, Plano, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Royal Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $929 | $1,527 |
| Royal Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $799 | $3,322 |
| Royal Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $1,172 | $3,177 |
| Royal Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,550 | $7,158 |
| Royal Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,909 | $5,909 | $5,909 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Royal Oaks Neighborhood of Plano, TX.
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Cheapest Available Royal Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Royal Oaks area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Patriot Park priced from $929. The Gio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $964. Here are the most affordable Royal Oaks apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| The Gio Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| 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 |
| The Link at Plano | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| Jada Legacy Central Apartments | S1 ESSENTIAL LIVING | Studio,1BA | $1,142 |
| 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 Royal Oaks, TX
As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Oaks 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 Royal Oaks 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 Royal Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park | Arlington | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Windsor Place Townhomes | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Link at Plano | B0 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Woodlands of Plano | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Plano Park Townhomes | A1 - Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Gio Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Opal Legacy Central | A05 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Touraine Plano | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Royal Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Royal Oaks is under $1,240.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Royal Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Royal Oaks is The Gio Apartments which is listed at $964, while the average apartment in Royal Oaks costs $11,914.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Royal Oaks?
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 Royal Oaks 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 Royal Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Royal Oaks have an average cost of $201 which is $11,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Royal Oaks.
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