
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windmill Country Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $500 (83 Rentals)
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Gala at Premier

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Patriot Park

3317 John Muir Ct

1429 Baffin Bay Dr

5001 Overdowns Dr

1208 Spring Creek Pkwy

3384 P Ave

The Link at Plano

1201 Park
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Plano Park Townhomes

Park on 14th

Collin Creek

Bel Air Downtown

Bel Air on 16th

Thornbury at Chase Oaks

7200 Chase Oaks Blvd

Avalon at Chase Oaks

MAA Los Rios

The Gio Apartments
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Opal Legacy Central

Villas at Chase Oaks

Jada Legacy Central Apartments

Sheridan Park at Spring Creek

Cross Creek

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Steeplechase Apartments

Waterford on the Meadow

Bell Gateway Village

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1400 F Ave, Unit 204, Unit 204

One90 Gateway
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Junction 15

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Centric One90

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Parmore Plano

Legends at Chase Oaks

Promenade Apartments

Morada Plano

Bel Air Oaks

1200 E 15th St

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Aura Northline

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The Emory
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1602 M Ave

1602 M Ave

The Bridge at Heritage Creekside

Windsor Place Townhomes

Tuscany Villas at Chase Oaks Senior Community

Savannah at the Gateway - 55+ Active Adult

Belleview

Villas Del Sol Phase Two

The Gateway

Woodlands of Plano
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Windmill Country, Plano, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Windmill Country?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Country Studio Apartments | $1,247 | $929 | $1,954 |
| Windmill Country 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $602 | $4,103 |
| Windmill Country 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $644 | $3,841 |
| Windmill Country 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $1,550 | $3,867 |
| Windmill Country 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,349 | $5,040 | $5,659 |
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There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Windmill Country Neighborhood of Plano, TX.
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Cheapest Available Windmill Country Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Windmill Country area of Dallas, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Patriot Park priced from $644. Park on 14th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Windmill Country apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Park | B-1 | 2BR,2BA | $644 |
| Park on 14th | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| The Link at Plano | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $976 |
| 1201 Park | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bel Air Downtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath Half Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Thornbury at Chase Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windmill Country, TX
As of April 16, 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 Ridgeview Model at Chisholm Place starting at $1,540 with a $1.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Place Townhomes | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Chisholm Place | Ridgeview | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Shiloh Park | Lubbock | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Cross Creek | Two Bed / Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Parmore Plano | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Bel Air Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Link at Plano | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Plaza At Chase Oaks | The Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Sheridan Park at Spring Creek | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Woodlands of Plano | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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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 $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Windmill Country?
The cheapest apartment in Windmill Country is The Link at Plano which is listed at $969, while the average apartment in Windmill Country costs $19,812.
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 181 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 $250 which is $19,562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Windmill Country.
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