Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windmill Country Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $500 (60 Rentals)

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Collin Creek
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$989 - $2,837
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$859 - $2,707
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$130

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$989 - $2,837
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Collin Creek

2301 Pebble Vale DrPlano, TX 75075
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The Gio Apartments
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$977 - $7,839
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$968 - $7,830
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$9

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$977 - $7,839
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Gio Apartments

1800 E Spring Creek PkyPlano, TX 75074
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Bel Air on 16th
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$999 - $1,749
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$962 - $1,712
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$37

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$999 - $1,749
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Bel Air on 16th

651 W 16th StPlano, TX 75075
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Thornbury at Chase Oaks
Rent Specials
$1,008 - $2,281
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$885 - $2,158
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$123

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$1,008 - $2,281
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Thornbury at Chase Oaks

7101 Chase Oaks BlvdPlano, TX 75025
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Avalon at Chase Oaks
$1,015 - $2,400
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$808 - $2,193
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$207

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$1,015 - $2,400
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Avalon at Chase Oaks

801 Legacy DrPlano, TX 75023
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Steeplechase Apartments
Rent Specials
$964 - $4,288
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$945 - $4,269
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$19

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$964 - $4,288
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Steeplechase Apartments

7301 Alma DrPlano, TX 75025
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Jada Legacy Central
$1,089 - $3,415
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$1,049 - $3,375
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$40

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$1,089 - $3,415
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Jada Legacy Central

6501 Excellence WayPlano, TX 75023
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Legends at Chase Oaks
$1,153 - $2,584
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$1,133 - $2,564
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$20

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$1,153 - $2,584
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Legends at Chase Oaks

701 Legacy DrPlano, TX 75023
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Opal Legacy Central
$1,201 - $3,351
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$1,161 - $3,311
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$40

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$1,201 - $3,351
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Opal Legacy Central

6500 Excellence WayPlano, TX 75023
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Cross Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

7401 Alma DrPlano, TX 75025
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Bell Gateway Village
Rent Specials
$1,265 - $3,495
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$1,173 - $3,403
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$92

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$1,265 - $3,495
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Bell Gateway Village

380 Vista Court DrPlano, TX 75074
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$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1604 15th Pl, Unit Apartment A

1604 15th Pl
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Parmore Plano
Rent Specials
$1,277 - $1,650
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$1,277 - $1,650

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$1,277 - $1,650
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Parmore Plano

3300 Jupiter RdPlano, TX 75074
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Centric One90
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$1,285 - $3,943
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$1,243 - $3,901
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$42

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$1,285 - $3,943
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Centric One90

680 Executive DrPlano, TX 75074
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One90 Gateway
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$1,299 - $2,599
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$1,239 - $2,539
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$60

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$1,299 - $2,599
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One90 Gateway

3201 Wynwood DrPlano, TX 75074
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Plaza At Chase Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza At Chase Oaks

7100 Chase Oaks BlvdPlano, TX 75025
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The Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Gateway

350 Vista Court DrPlano, TX 75074

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Belleview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belleview

1403-1407 15th PlPlano, TX 75074
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K Avenue Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

K Avenue Lofts

2505 K AvePlano, TX 75074
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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

1201 E 16th StPlano, TX 75074
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GARDEN GATE PLANO
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

GARDEN GATE PLANO

1201 Legacy DrPlano, TX 75023
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Park at Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Gateway

355 Vista Glen DrPlano, TX 75074
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Chisholm Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chisholm Place

1001 W Park BlvdPlano, TX 75075
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property at 2400 Jupiter Rd

$1,250 - $1,550

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2400 Jupiter Rd

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Windmill Country, Plano, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Windmill Country Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Windmill Country area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Patriot Park priced from $518. Steeplechase Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $964. Here are the most affordable Windmill Country apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot ParkE-1Studio,1BA$518
Steeplechase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$964
The Gio ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$977
Collin CreekStudio, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$989
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Hampton2BR,2BA$999
Bel Air DowntownStudioStudio,1BA$999
1201 ParkE11BR,1BA$999
Bel Air on 16thA11BR,1BA$999
Gala at PremierA1-50%1BR,1BA$1,042
The Jove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windmill Country, TX

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Windmill Country area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2A Model at Windsor Place Townhomes in the in the Royal Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Windmill Country apartment is the Whitestone Model at Chisholm Place starting at $1,732 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Plano Transit Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Windmill Country apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor Place Townhomes2A2BR,2BA$1.31
Chisholm PlaceWhitestone1BR,1.5BA$1.50
Shiloh ParkLubbock2BR,2BA$1.61
Park Springs TownhomesEX2BR,2BA$1.61
Highpoint Townhomes2TA-U2BR,2BA$1.63
Bel Air OaksA11BR,1BA$1.50
Woodlands of PlanoB12BR,1BA$1.41
Steeplechase ApartmentsA2 with Den2BR,1BA$1.42
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.29
Patriot ParkE-1Studio ,1BA$0.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Windmill Country, Plano, TX

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Plano. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Windmill Country Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Windmill Country?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Windmill Country is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Windmill Country?

The cheapest apartment in Windmill Country is Patriot Park which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Windmill Country costs $12,462.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Windmill Country?

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 216 regular apartments in Windmill Country 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 Windmill Country?

Cheap apartments in Windmill Country have an average cost of $249 which is $12,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Windmill Country.

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