
Cheap Low Income Apartments for Rent in Plano, TX from $400 (18 Rentals)
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Plano, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plano?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Plano Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $750 | $7,378 |
Plano 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $735 | $9,416 |
Plano 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Plano 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,002 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
Plano 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,828 | $2,328 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Plano, TX
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $855.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plano?
The cheapest apartment in Plano is Junction at 7760 which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Plano costs $2,051.
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 12 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 $267 which is $1,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plano.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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