
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windmill Country Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $500 (84 Rentals)
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Gala at Premier

3317 John Muir Ct

5001 Overdowns Dr

1208 Spring Creek Pkwy

3728 Yosemite Dr

1429 Baffin Bay Dr

3384 P Ave

Avalon at Chase Oaks

Cross Creek
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Thornbury at Chase Oaks

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Patriot Park

1201 Park

Plano Park Townhomes

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Steeplechase Apartments

Collin Creek

MAA Los Rios

Villas at Chase Oaks

Bel Air on 16th

Bel Air Oaks
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Opal Legacy Central

Legends at Chase Oaks

The Gio Apartments

Sheridan Park at Spring Creek

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Bel Air Downtown

Promenade Apartments

Bell Gateway Village
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Waterford on the Meadow

Park on 14th

One90 Gateway

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Centric One90

Touraine Plano

Morada Plano

Junction 15

1602 M Ave

1602 M Ave

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Aura Northline
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The Emory

The Bridge at Heritage Creekside

Windsor Place Townhomes

1006 Municipal Ave

Park Residences Plano 55+ Active Adult Living

Tuscany Villas at Chase Oaks Senior Community

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 | $1,284 | $929 | $2,168 |
| Windmill Country 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $602 | $4,246 |
| Windmill Country 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $716 | $3,942 |
| Windmill Country 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,449 | $3,926 |
| Windmill Country 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,456 | $6,137 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 84 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 1 Bed unit found at Cross Creek priced from $912. Thornbury at Chase Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Windmill Country apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
| Thornbury at Chase Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| Steeplechase Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 1201 Park | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bel Air Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,008 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windmill Country, TX
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Windmill Country area is the $1.29 price per square foot Corpus Christi 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 1904 Jupiter Rd Model at 1904 Jupiter Rd, Unit duplex starting at $2,095 with a $1.35 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park | Corpus Christi Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| 1904 Jupiter Rd, Unit duplex | 1904 Jupiter Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Windsor Place Townhomes | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Chisholm Place | Ridgeview | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Bel Air Oaks | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Steeplechase Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Plaza At Chase Oaks | The Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Cross Creek | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Woodlands of Plano | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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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 $1,008.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Windmill Country?
The cheapest apartment in Windmill Country is Cross Creek which is listed at $912, while the average apartment in Windmill Country costs $19,199.
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 103 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 $164 which is $19,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Windmill Country.
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