
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windmill Country Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $500 (60 Rentals)
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6407 Chinaberry Trail

Gala at Premier

1429 Baffin Bay Dr

3728 Yosemite Dr

1201 E Park Blvd

1201 Park

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Collin Creek

Plano Park Townhomes

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The Gio Apartments
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1201 E Park Blvd

Bel Air Downtown

7200 Chase Oaks Blvd

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Bel Air on 16th

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Thornbury at Chase Oaks

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Avalon at Chase Oaks

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Steeplechase Apartments

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Jada Legacy Central

MAA Los Rios

Villas at Chase Oaks
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Legends at Chase Oaks

Junction 15

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Opal Legacy Central

Park on 14th

Cross Creek

1400 F Ave, Unit 204

Sheridan Park at Spring Creek

Waterford on the Meadow

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Bell Gateway Village

1604 15th Pl, Unit Apartment A
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Parmore Plano

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Centric One90

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One90 Gateway

Tuscany Villas at Chase Oaks Senior Community

3317 John Muir Ct

1208 Spring Creek Pkwy

Savannah at the Gateway - 55+ Active Adult

Plaza At Chase Oaks

Villas Del Sol Phase Two

The Gateway
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Woodlands of Plano

K Avenue Lofts

MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

GARDEN GATE PLANO

Park at Gateway

Alta Vista Apartments

Chisholm Place

2400 Jupiter Rd

Villas Del Sol Phase One
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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 | $1,240 | $518 | $1,642 |
| Windmill Country 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $548 | $2,923 |
| Windmill Country 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $644 | $3,288 |
| Windmill Country 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $734 | $10,000+ |
| Windmill Country 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,972 | $4,117 | $7,013 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio,1BA | $518 |
| Steeplechase Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| The Gio Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $989 |
| Plaza At Chase Oaks | The Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
| Bel Air Downtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 1201 Park | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Gala at Premier | A1-50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,042 |
| The Jove Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Place Townhomes | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Chisholm Place | Whitestone | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Shiloh Park | Lubbock | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Park Springs Townhomes | EX | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Highpoint Townhomes | 2TA-U | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Bel Air Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Woodlands of Plano | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Steeplechase Apartments | A2 with Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Plaza At Chase Oaks | The Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio ,1BA | $0.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWindmill Country, Plano, TX
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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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