Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windmill Country Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $500 (53 Rentals)

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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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Cross Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

7401 Alma DrPlano, TX 75025
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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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property at 926 E 15th St

$1,195 - $1,950

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926 E 15th St

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property at 800 E 15th St

$1,300 - $1,950

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800 E 15th St

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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 Collin Creek priced from $950. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collin CreekStudio, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$950
Park on 14thB12BR,2BA$950
Thornbury at Chase OaksA2-IR1BR,1BA$975
The Gio ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$987
1201 ParkA1RS1BR,1BA$999
Bel Air on 16thA11BR,1BA$999
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Avalon1BR,1BA$999
Bel Air DowntownStudioStudio,1BA$999
Belleview1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Parmore PlanoA21BR,1BA$1,057

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windmill Country, TX

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Windmill Country area is the $1.24 price per square foot Arlington Renovated Model at Shiloh Park in the in the Royal Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Windmill Country apartment is the D2 Model at The Gio Apartments starting at $2,107 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Royal Oaks 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.
Shiloh ParkArlington Renovated3BR,2BA$1.24
The Gio ApartmentsD23BR,2BA$1.59
Windsor Place Townhomes2A2BR,2BA$1.27
Bel Air OaksB22BR,1.5BA$1.41
Park Springs TownhomesEX2BR,2BA$1.61
Chisholm PlaceMaverick (+Den)1BR,1BA$1.60
Plano Park TownhomesA3 - Cambridge1BR,1.5BA$1.48
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.29
Parmore PlanoA11BR,1BA$1.51
1201 ParkA1RS1BR,1BA$1.53

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Windmill Country, Plano, TX

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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 $1,057.

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

The cheapest apartment in Windmill Country is Thornbury at Chase Oaks which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Windmill Country costs $6,561.

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 157 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 $241 which is $6,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Windmill Country.

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