Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plano, TX from $500 with Swimming Pool (248 Rentals)

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Patriot Park
$929 - $1,861
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Patriot Park

701 13th/14th Street ConnectorPlano, TX 75074
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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23Hundred at Ridgeview
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$1,070 - $3,258
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23Hundred at Ridgeview

2300 Kathryn LnPlano, TX 75025
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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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The Dayton
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$1,105 - $2,060
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The Dayton

6000 Ohio DrPlano, TX 75093
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Villas at Legacy
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$1,140 - $3,581
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Villas at Legacy

5301 W Spring Creek PkyPlano, TX 75024
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Plano, TX
Population: 288,061

Ranked #69

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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 $818.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plano?

The cheapest apartment in Plano is The Edge Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Plano costs $9,956.

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 37 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 $282 which is $9,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plano.

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