
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windmill Country Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $600 (91 Rentals)
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Gala at Premier

3317 John Muir Ct

5001 Overdowns Dr

1208 Spring Creek Pkwy

3728 Yosemite Dr

1201 E Park Blvd

Avalon at Chase Oaks

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Patriot Park

Collin Creek
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The Link at Plano

Bel Air Oaks

Thornbury at Chase Oaks

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1201 Park

MAA Los Rios

Cross Creek

Bel Air on 16th

Opal Legacy Central
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Promenade Apartments

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Jada Legacy Central Apartments

Bell Gateway Village

The Bridge at Heritage Creekside

Legends at Chase Oaks

Park on 14th

Touraine Plano

Waterford on the Meadow
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Centric One90

One90 Gateway

Junction 15

Morada Plano

Sheridan Park at Spring Creek

Plano Park Townhomes

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Aura Northline

1602 M Ave

1602 M Ave

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The Emory
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Windsor Place Townhomes

Park Residences Plano 55+ Cottages & Apartments

1006 Municipal Ave

2601 Tilden Dr

Shiloh Park

Tuscany Villas

Savannah at the Gateway - 55+ Active Adult

Belleview

Villas Del Sol Phase Two

The Gateway
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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 | $1,302 | $871 | $2,013 |
| Windmill Country 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $623 | $6,213 |
| Windmill Country 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $716 | $3,780 |
| Windmill Country 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $1,499 | $9,399 |
| Windmill Country 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,939 | $5,517 | $8,524 |
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There are currently 91 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 Studio unit found at Collin Creek priced from $871. Patriot Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Windmill Country apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| The Gio Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Bel Air Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Thornbury at Chase Oaks | B1-IR | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Cross Creek | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Avalon at Chase Oaks | A2-IR | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Opal Legacy Central | S1 ESSENTIAL LIVING | Studio,1BA | $1,072 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windmill Country, TX
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Windmill Country 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 Windmill Country apartment is the Legacy Model at Chisholm Place starting at $1,859 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Plano 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park | Arlington | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Chisholm Place | Legacy | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Bel Air Oaks | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Windsor Place Townhomes | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Highpoint Townhomes | 2TA-U | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Tuscany Villas | The Verona | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Gio Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Plaza At Chase Oaks | The Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Cross Creek | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $1,072.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Windmill Country?
The cheapest apartment in Windmill Country is The Gio Apartments which is listed at $964, while the average apartment in Windmill Country costs $13,020.
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 88 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 $221 which is $12,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Windmill Country.
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