
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plano, IL from $500 (37 Rentals)
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Kingsfield Apartments

Fox Hill Senior Living

Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living

Leland Tower Apartments

Butterfield Trails Apartments

Courtyards Village West

Anderson Farms Apartments

Lakeview Residences
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ReNew Aurora

Arbor West Apartments

Yorkville Apartments

The Reserve at Hudson Crossing

Onyx on Victoria

The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community

The Reserve at Summerfield

Countryside Village Apartments

Fox Pointe
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Seasons at North Aurora

Springs At Oswego

Downer Place Lofts

Reserve at Fox River

Echelon Oswego

The Legacy Apartments

Sage Crest Apartments

Deville Manor

Village West Apartments
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Colony West Apartments

242 W Lincoln Ave

Keystone Lofts

2500 Light Road

Lake Pointe

2800 Light Road

Fox Valley Apartments- Lincoln School

76 W Washington St

Farmington Lakes Apartments
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South Adams St
Plano, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plano?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano Studio Apartments | $1,765 | $1,090 | $2,923 |
| Plano 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $656 | $3,516 |
| Plano 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $1,159 | $4,374 |
| Plano 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,006 | $1,821 | $4,895 |
| Plano 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $3,312 | $3,508 |
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Cheapest Available Plano Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Plano, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Deville Manor in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood priced from $678. Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plano apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deville Manor | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $678 |
| Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Lakeview Residences | Lakeview Residences Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| ReNew Aurora | Ashford | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| The Reserve at Hudson Crossing | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Onyx on Victoria | Premier 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community | One Bedroom Small (LRA-1S) | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | The Adler | 1BR,1BA | $1,576 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plano, IL and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plano area is the $1.85 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Oswego in the in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Plano apartment is the Accera Model at Bristol Bay of Yorkville starting at $2,595 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plano apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Oswego | Capewood | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Bristol Bay of Yorkville | Accera | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.74 |
| Randall Highlands | B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.92 |
| Reserve at Fox River | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Avanterra Wolfs Crossing | 1BR Vista Triplex | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| Fox Pointe | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Downer Place Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | The Adler | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Deville Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plano Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plano?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plano is at Lakeview Residences listed at $1,325.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plano Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plano Apartment is $1,070 at Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plano Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plano is starting from $678 at Deville Manor.
What is the most affordable Plano Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Plano Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve at Fox River and starts from $2,038.
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