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Plano, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plano, TX

Pricing Updated: 01/02/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Plano$6,675$602412

Cheapest Available Plano Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plano, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Champions of North Dallas in the Far North Dallas neighborhood priced from $728. Junction at 7760 in the Far North Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Champions of North DallasChampions A A31BR,1BA$728
Junction at 7760A81BR,1BA$735
The Park on PrestonA 11BR,1BA$761
The BryantMove-In Magic: Limited-Time Offer: ***Take Adva...Studio,1BA$779
MAA Highlands NorthThe Refuge1BR,1BA$782
The Versailles ApartmentsBrooke1BR,1BA$787
Silver CreekA11BR,1BA$789
Trinity Village ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$791
Sutton PlaceA1A The Oxford1BR,1BA$793
Villas on Rosemeade East0x1-460Studio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plano, TX

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plano area is the $1.35 price per square foot Ridgeview Villas - Comal Model at Ridgeview Villas in the in the Twin Creeks neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Plano apartment is the Arlington Renovated Model at Shiloh Park starting at $2,000 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Royal Oaks 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.
Ridgeview VillasRidgeview Villas - Comal3BR,2.5BA$1.35
Shiloh ParkArlington Renovated3BR,2BA$1.24
Hunters GlenB32BR,2BA$1.39
Windsor Place Townhomes2A2BR,2BA$1.27
Bel Air OaksB22BR,1.5BA$1.41
Bristol Apartment LivingB12BR,2BA$1.27
Tides on TimberglenB12BR,1BA$1.14
Foundation at CitylineA11BR,1BA$1.38
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.29
Champions of North DallasChampions A A1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.38

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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.

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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 $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plano?

The cheapest apartment in Plano is Champions of North Dallas which is listed at $728, while the average apartment in Plano costs $6,675.

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 55 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 $157 which is $6,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plano.

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