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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plano?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano Studio Apartments | $1,347 | $752 | $2,358 |
| Plano 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $623 | $6,925 |
| Plano 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $716 | $10,000+ |
| Plano 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,851 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
| Plano 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,945 | $2,599 | $10,000+ |
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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 $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plano?
The cheapest apartment in Plano is Keystone Falls Apartment Homes which is listed at $772, while the average apartment in Plano costs $9,100.
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 26 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 $204 which is $8,896 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plano.
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