North Dallas apartments, Plano side — Plano prices for Dallas proximity?
North Dallas apartment hunters in the Plano area have no shortage of glossy amenity lists, so the real differences show up in how staff actually treat residents day to day: how fast maintenance shows up, whether the leasing office remembers your name, and what happens after move-in. This ranking pulls from resident reviews across the Legacy West, Legacy Town Center, and North Plano corridors, weighing sentiment and consistency using our methodology rather than star ratings alone.
Most of these complexes cluster around Legacy West and Legacy Town Center, walkable to shops, restaurants, and office campuses, with a few options further north near Plano's residential neighborhoods. Expect resort-style pools and fitness centers as the baseline here; what separates them is staff follow-through and how units hold up after the first few months.
23 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAA Legacy | 81 | 4.5 (387) | — | Overall pick, responsive management |
| 2 | Park Residences Plano 55+ Cottages & Apartments | 81 | 4.8 (77) | — | 55+ community living |
| 3 | The Calvin | 80 | 4.2 (248) | — | — |
| 4 | Windsor West Plano Apartments | 79 | 4.4 (286) | — | Attentive leasing tours |
| 5 | Villas of Mission Bend | 75 | 4.4 (64) | — | Smaller, personal-touch community |
| 6 | Luxia Preston Apartments | 75 | 4.4 (291) | — | Relocating professionals |
| 7 | Fox Trails Apartments | 73 | 4.3 (438) | — | Townhome & Garden-Style Communities |
| 8 | Windsor Metro West Apartments | 73 | 4.4 (432) | — | — |
| 9 | Instrata at Legacy West | 71 | 4.7 (47) | — | — |
| 10 | LVL29 Apartments | 71 | 4.2 (237) | — | Luxury high-rise, city views |
| 11 | McDermott 55 | 70 | 4.4 (82) | — | — |
| 12 | Overture Plano | 68 | 4.3 (67) | — | — |
| 13 | The Savannah at Gateway | 68 | 4 (172) | — | — |
| 14 | Langdon at Spring Creek | 67 | 4.1 (88) | — | — |
| 15 | Evergreen At Plano | 67 | 4.1 (85) | — | — |
| 16 | The Orchards at Market Plaza | 65 | 4.2 (42) | — | — |
| 17 | Steeplechase Apartments | 63 | 3.7 (345) | — | — |
| 18 | Jada Legacy Central Apartments | 63 | 3.7 (381) | — | — |
| 19 | Novum Plano Apartments | 61 | 4 (23) | — | — |
| 20 | Estancia at Ridgeview Ranch | 60 | 3.6 (326) | — | — |
| 21 | Gala At Premier Apartments | 60 | 3.9 (24) | — | — |
| 22 | The Tipton Group | 53 | 2.2 (97) | — | — |
| 23 | McDermott Crossing | 52 | 3 (2) | — | — |
Ranked picks
MAA Legacy
score 81/100Named staff and 30-minute maintenance response back up a 4.5-star rating across 381 reviews near Legacy Town Center Park.
Park Residences Plano 55+ Cottages & Apartments
score 81/100A tight-knit 55+ community with staff who know residents by name and fast maintenance, despite one flagged move-out dispute.
The Calvin
score 80/100Reviewers who visited or moved in describe a quiet, tidy property with green areas and clean, spacious units.
Windsor West Plano Apartments
score 79/100Patrick, Loann, and maintenance tech Hector impress early on, though post-move-in issues with locks and pests pull the score down.
Villas of Mission Bend
score 75/100Property manager Debbie earns repeat praise for responsiveness, though a couple of reviews flag unresolved unit defects.
Luxia Preston Apartments
score 75/100Same-day maintenance and standout staff like Xaria and Kathy make for a quiet, smooth move-in experience.
Fox Trails Apartments
score 73/100Most recent reviewers praise the leasing office staff, the quiet setting, and the pool.
Windsor Metro West Apartments
score 73/100Leasing agents Holly and Loann earn repeated praise for patient tours and clear explanations.
Instrata at Legacy West
score 71/100Most reviewers praise the staff, the units, and the Legacy West location.
LVL29 Apartments
score 71/100Staff like Melanie and Ana get called out for treating residents like family, backed by a resort pool and Legacy West location.
McDermott 55
score 70/100Reviews split sharply.
Overture Plano
score 68/100Residents consistently praise the vibrant social scene, well-maintained grounds, and welcoming staff.
The Savannah at Gateway
score 68/100Most reviewers praise the office staff and the quiet, clean grounds.
Langdon at Spring Creek
score 67/100Reviewers praise the on-site team, especially the assistant manager Aisha Muhammad, for quick replies and fixes.
Evergreen At Plano
score 67/100Long-term residents praise responsive staff, frequent activities, and professional grounds care.
The Orchards at Market Plaza
score 65/100Most reviewers praise the staff, named coordinators, and lively events at this Plano 55+ community.
Steeplechase Apartments
score 63/100Reviews split sharply.
Jada Legacy Central Apartments
score 63/100Reviews split sharply.
Novum Plano Apartments
score 61/100Most reviewers praise the staff.
Estancia at Ridgeview Ranch
score 60/100Leasing staff, especially Carley and Katie, earn repeated praise for patient help with paperwork and move-ins.
Gala At Premier Apartments
score 60/100Reviewers praise maintenance man Carlos and a friendly, quiet community.
The Tipton Group
score 53/100Most recent reviews describe long waits for money owed to tenants, including deposits and a bounced check.
McDermott Crossing
score 52/100Only two Google reviews exist, so the picture is thin.