Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plano, TX from $529 (360 Rentals)

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Patriot Park
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$529 - $2,349
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Patriot Park

701 13th/14th Street ConnectorPlano, TX 75074
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Hunters Glen
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$1,092 - $2,087
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Hunters Glen

6400 Independence PkyPlano, TX 75023
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Old Shepard Place
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$1,102 - $2,123
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Old Shepard Place

1520 Preston RdPlano, TX 75093
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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH
$1,140 - $1,580
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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

1201 E 16th StPlano, TX 75074
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The Dayton
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$1,155 - $1,924
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The Dayton

6000 Ohio DrPlano, TX 75093
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Plano, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plano, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Plano, TX area range in price from $529 to $7,571 with an overall median price of $1,717. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plano Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Plano$1,717$529314

Cheapest Available Plano Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plano, TX is a Studio unit found at Patriot Park in the Royal Oaks neighborhood priced from $529. Keystone Falls Apartment Homes in the Platinum Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $702. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot ParkE-1Studio,1BA$529
Keystone Falls Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$702
Champions of North DallasChampions B A31BR,1BA$739
The Edge ApartmentsStudio Bed Studio Bath1BR,1BA$750
Eagle Creek ApartmentsA4P1BR,1BA$795
PalenciaE2Studio,1BA$799
Vail VillageEFF3 UG1BR,1BA$800
Trinity Village ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$807
City Limits ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$815
The HamptonsAndover - A21BR,1BA$824

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plano, TX

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plano area is the $1.34 price per square foot Arlington Model at Shiloh Park in the in the Plano neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Plano apartment is the B5 Model at The Chase Apartments starting at $1,632 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Far North Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plano apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shiloh ParkArlington3BR,2BA$1.34
The Chase ApartmentsB52BR,2BA$1.24
MAA Times SquareQueens2BR,2BA$1.40
Cross CreekThree Bed / Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.33
Bel Air OaksC13BR,2.5BA$1.25
Custer ParkA31BR,1BA$1.32
Woodlands of PlanoB12BR,1BA$1.41
Hunters GlenA21BR,1BA$1.41
Spring ParcA3CF1BR,1BA$1.31
Patriot ParkE-1Studio ,1BA$0.90

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Plano Overview

Located a mere twenty or so miles northeast of the booming city of Dallas, the hotspot of Plano is quickly on the rise. From down-home neighborly charm to a budding economic base, this Texas destination has become a fast favorite with both young professionals and growing families alike.

Why live in Plano, TX?

With ease of access to the job market boom of Dallas, Plano rentals seamlessly match comfort with convenience. Families will undoubtedly love the nearby school systems, and the downtown square is flush with eateries and shopping. For a growing Texas hotspot boasting flair and opportunity, Plano rentals hit all of the marks with flying colors.

Plano, TX
Population: 288,061

Ranked #69

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plano Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Plano?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Plano is under $824.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plano?

The cheapest apartment in Plano is Patriot Park which is listed at $559, while the average apartment in Plano costs $1,717.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plano?

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 25 regular apartments in Plano 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 Plano?

Cheap apartments in Plano have an average cost of $249 which is $1,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plano.

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