Apartment complexes in North Dallas (Plano): ranked picks
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.
27 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 | 86 | 4.5 (381) | — | Overall pick, responsive management |
| 2 | Park Residences Plano 55+ Cottages & Apartments | 82 | 4.8 (77) | — | 55+ community living |
| 3 | Luxia Preston Apartments | 79 | 4.3 (278) | — | Relocating professionals |
| 4 | Windsor West Plano Apartments | 78 | 4.4 (277) | — | Attentive leasing tours |
| 5 | LVL29 Apartments | 77 | 4.2 (227) | — | Luxury high-rise, city views |
| 6 | Cortland North Plano | 73 | 4.4 (933) | — | Families, resort amenities |
| 7 | The Grand at Legacy West | 73 | 4.3 (255) | — | Walkable Legacy West location |
| 8 | Villas of Mission Bend | 72 | 4.4 (44) | — | Smaller, personal-touch community |
| 9 | The Kincaid at Legacy | 70 | 4.2 (164) | — | luxury high rise |
| 10 | McDermott 55 | 70 | 4.4 (82) | — | senior 55 plus |
| 11 | Riachi at One21 | 68 | 4.1 (299) | — | luxury high rise |
| 12 | Legacy North Apartments | 68 | 4 (2331) | — | corporate furnished |
| 13 | Cottages at Tulane | 68 | 4 (200) | — | townhome style |
| 14 | Overture Plano | 67 | 4.3 (66) | — | senior 55 plus |
| 15 | The Huntington Apartments | 67 | 4 (319) | — | corporate furnished |
| 16 | The Orchards Market Plaza Plano | 67 | 4.2 (38) | — | senior 55 plus |
| 17 | Opal Legacy Central Apartments | 67 | 3.9 (275) | — | luxury high rise |
| 18 | The Ranch at Ridgeview | 67 | 3.9 (268) | — | luxury high rise |
| 19 | Collin Creek | 65 | 3.9 (475) | — | pet friendly |
| 20 | Jada Legacy Central Apartments | 65 | 3.8 (376) | — | luxury high rise |
| 21 | 23Hundred at Ridgeview | 63 | 3.9 (472) | — | luxury high rise |
| 22 | Steeplechase Apartments | 63 | 3.7 (343) | — | pet friendly |
| 23 | Gala At Premier Apartments | 61 | 4 (26) | — | senior 55 plus |
| 24 | Legacy Apartments | 61 | 3.7 (95) | — | luxury high rise |
| 25 | Estancia at Ridgeview Ranch | 60 | 3.5 (315) | — | luxury high rise |
| 26 | The Gio Apartments | 59 | 3.3 (951) | — | luxury high rise |
| 27 | Avalon at Chase Oaks Apartments | 58 | 3.5 (340) | — | luxury high rise |
Ranked picks

MAA Legacy
score 86/100Named 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 82/100A tight-knit 55+ community with staff who know residents by name and fast maintenance, despite one flagged move-out dispute.

Luxia Preston Apartments
score 79/100Same-day maintenance and standout staff like Xaria and Kathy make for a quiet, smooth move-in experience.

Windsor West Plano Apartments
score 78/100Patrick, Loann, and maintenance tech Hector impress early on, though post-move-in issues with locks and pests pull the score down.

LVL29 Apartments
score 77/100Staff like Melanie and Ana get called out for treating residents like family, backed by a resort pool and Legacy West location.

Cortland North Plano
score 73/100Friendly leasing staff and a big amenity package are undercut by serious pest and cleanliness complaints at move-in.

The Grand at Legacy West
score 73/100Strong location and staff like Erin and Liz stand out, but front desk consistency and maintenance speed have slipped over time.

Villas of Mission Bend
score 72/100Property manager Debbie earns repeat praise for responsiveness, though a couple of reviews flag unresolved unit defects.

The Kincaid at Legacy
score 70/100Long-term residents praise the building's finish, views, and the care staff like John and Tyler bring to daily interactions.

McDermott 55
score 70/100Residents report a marked turnaround since Shiva and Coco took management roles, with phone calls now answered and maintenance handled promptly.

Riachi at One21
score 68/100Maintenance staff, particularly Manuel, earn consistent five-star praise for quick HVAC repairs and storm response.

Legacy North Apartments
score 68/100Jimmy, Maribel, and Julia earn consistent praise for fast repairs and genuine welcome during tours and move-ins.

Cottages at Tulane
score 68/100Residents report a sharp divide: many praise attentive staff, especially property managers Cynthia and Morgan, fast maintenance responses, and organized community events that made moves smooth.

Overture Plano
score 67/100Most residents describe a lively community with strong social programming and genuine friendships formed quickly.

The Huntington Apartments
score 67/100Staff like Mandi and D'Angelo earn consistent five-star praise for responsiveness and care, and common areas stay well-maintained.

The Orchards Market Plaza Plano
score 67/100Most residents praise the community's clean spaces, frequent events like Wine Down Wednesdays and water aerobics, and attentive staff by name.

Opal Legacy Central Apartments
score 67/100Some leasing staff deliver exceptional service during tours, earning repeated praise by name.

The Ranch at Ridgeview
score 67/100Five-star reviewers describe a quiet, well-maintained haven with quick maintenance response and genuine staff who organize community events.

Collin Creek
score 65/100People report warm, helpful service during tours and move-in, with staff like Omayra earning repeated praise.

Jada Legacy Central Apartments
score 65/100Tenants clash sharply on Jada Legacy.

23Hundred at Ridgeview
score 63/100The maintenance team and new management have earned strong praise for responsiveness and visible improvements to the property.

Steeplechase Apartments
score 63/100Steeplechase splits starkly between those who praise its grounds and maintenance staff responsiveness and those who endured move-in failures, prolonged repairs, and management indifference.

Gala At Premier Apartments
score 61/100Recent residents consistently praise Carlos, the on-site maintenance person, for his responsiveness and care, and value the friendly staff and peaceful community feel.

Legacy Apartments
score 61/100Staff earn consistent praise for responsiveness and kindness, with several long-term residents noting same-day attention to minor repairs and management tenure that speaks to stability.

Estancia at Ridgeview Ranch
score 60/100Residents split on their experience: those satisfied highlight the location near shops and highways, responsive staff like Carley and Katie, and good amenities.

The Gio Apartments
score 59/100Management and maintenance teams earn genuine appreciation when residents connect with them, particularly staff members like Saman, Seewan, and Jay who handle leasing and repairs with care and speed.

Avalon at Chase Oaks Apartments
score 58/100Leasing staff like Darius and the maintenance team earn consistent praise, and the grounds are visibly maintained.