Rent by Floor Plan and Square Footage
The cheapest way into the building is the E1 studio at 324 sq ft, small enough that it is worth seeing in person rather than judging from photos alone, and the price band widens quickly from there.
| Floor plan | Sq ft | Rent | Source, as of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio E1 (compact layout, worth an in-person walkthrough) | 324 | from $1,310/mo | Apartments.com listing |
| 1BR A0, Unit 1184 | 673 | $1,711/mo, available Apr 1, 2026 | ApartmentHomeLiving |
| 1BR A1C, Unit 2366 | 702 | $1,736/mo, available Apr 1, 2026 | ApartmentHomeLiving |
| 1BR A2, Unit 2443 | 908 | $2,156/mo, available Jun 9, 2026 | ApartmentHomeLiving |
| 2BR (largest layout) | up to 1,495 | up to $4,542/mo | Apartments.com listing |
The unit-level rows above are dated snapshots from a single platform; the table below them shows why the headline “starting price” itself is unstable.
What’s the smallest and cheapest unit available?
The E1 studio at 324 sq ft, listed from $1,310/month on Apartments.com; exact availability changes weekly.
Location, Commute, and Walkability
Commute distances to named hubs are fixed figures; walkability and transit scores are not consistent from one listing site to the next.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Walk Score | 61, “somewhat walkable” | Zillow |
| Walk Score (conflicting figure) | 71, “Very Walkable” | ApartmentList |
| Transit Score | 33 | Zillow |
| Distance to Dallas Love Field | 19.9 mi, 27 min | Apartments.com |
| Distance to DFW International | 21.7 mi, 26 min | Apartments.com |
| Distance to Parker Rd (DART station) | 10.4 mi | Apartments.com |
Daily errands to Legacy West’s retail are realistic on foot regardless of which score you trust; transit beyond that district is limited either way.
Is it walkable to the Legacy West shops without a car?
Yes for daily errands, with a Walk Score in the 60s to 70s depending on the source; transit access beyond the immediate district is limited, with a Transit Score of 33.
Schools: Why Two Listings Disagree
Zillow and ApartmentList agree on Renner Middle School for this address but disagree on the elementary school, listing Barksdale Elementary and Brinker Elementary (GreatSchools rating 6 of 10) respectively, which is exactly the kind of drift that happens when aggregators cache district data at different times. Confirm the current zone directly with Plano ISD’s own attendance-boundary lookup before making a school-dependent decision.
Which schools is the property zoned for?
Sources disagree on the elementary school, Barksdale per Zillow versus Brinker per ApartmentList; both agree on Renner Middle School. Verify directly with Plano ISD.
Pet Policy and Fees
Fees are the one area where a third-party aggregator and the property’s fee schedule line up closely.
| Fee | Amount | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Cat deposit | $200 | Zillow listing |
| Cat one-time fee | $300 | Zillow listing |
| Cat monthly rent | $15/mo | Zillow listing |
| Non-refundable pet fee, general | $200 to $300 | No breed or weight restrictions, Apartments.com fee schedule |
| Optional storage | $25 to $75/mo | Apartments.com fee schedule |
Two cats or two dogs are permitted per unit, and the general fee band applies with no size or breed exclusion, a genuine point in the property’s favor for owners of larger dog breeds that many communities restrict.
What are the pet deposit and monthly fees?
A $200 cat deposit plus a $300 one-time fee and $15/month, per Zillow; Apartments.com’s fee schedule separately lists a general $200 to $300 non-refundable pet fee with no breed or weight restrictions.
What Residents Report
Two independent review platforms show a similar split. Birdeye aggregates a 4.4-star rating across more than 560 reviews, with recurring praise for maintenance speed and staff responsiveness, though at least one verified renter there flags weekend outdoor noise near their unit. ApartmentRatings carries a smaller, older set of sharper complaints: thin sound insulation between units, pool crowding after the posted closing time, dog waste left in the shared dog runs, and at least one account of inconsistent leasing-office follow-through at move-out.
- Skipping a weekend evening visit. Weekday daytime tours miss the noise several reviewers describe near the pool and retail-facing units.
- Assuming the marketing price is final. Ask for the current total monthly price including fees, not the base rent shown in a search result.
- Not asking about unit position. Interior units away from the retail-facing side and the pool draw fewer noise complaints in the reviews above than perimeter units.
Sound transmission and after-hours amenity enforcement are the two friction points named most often across both platforms.
How It Compares to LVL29, the Nearest Alternative
The Grand at Legacy West opened in 2016 with 621 units across six stories, developed by Columbus Realty Partners and built toward LEED Silver under original management by Lincoln Property Company, now operating as Willow Bridge Property Company. LVL29, a 29-story high-rise at 6000 Columbus Ave, sits 0.34 miles away and competes for the same walk-to-Legacy-West renter.
| Attribute | The Grand at Legacy West | LVL29 |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 6080 Water St | 6000 Columbus Ave |
| Distance apart | 0.34 miles, per umovefree.com listing data | |
| Building | 6 stories, 621 units | 29 stories |
| Unit size range | 324 to 1,495 sq ft | 681 to 3,588 sq ft |
| Starting rent, recent listings | $1,191 to $1,347 | roughly $2,031 to $2,213 |
| School district | Plano ISD | Frisco ISD |
The two buildings sit a few hundred yards apart and are zoned to different school districts, a distinction worth checking on its own for anyone choosing on schools over walkability.
Who This Fits and Who It Doesn’t
- Fits a tight budget with a short commute. The E1 studio and small one-bedrooms undercut LVL29 by roughly $700 to $900 a month for a comparable walk to Legacy West.
- Fits renters who want Plano ISD specifically. LVL29’s Frisco ISD zoning makes this the only walk-to-Legacy-West option of the two for that priority.
- Does not fit noise-sensitive renters on the retail or pool side. Ask specifically for an interior unit.
- Does not fit anyone needing more than 1,495 sq ft or several bedrooms. LVL29’s larger penthouse and townhome layouts serve that need instead.
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