
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Plano, TX from $795 (59 Rentals)


Collin Creek

Legacy Village Apartment Homes

Opal Legacy Central

Legacy North

Jada Legacy Central Apartments

MAA Market Center

Markethaus 3700

Bel Air Downtown
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The Grand at Legacy West

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Luxia Preston

Junction 15

The Huntington Apartments

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AMLI West Plano

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The Ludlow

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The Buckley

Savannah at the Gateway - 55+ Active Adult

Windsor Metro West
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Ferro

Solstice Senior Living at Plano

Eagle Creek Apartments

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Junction at 7760

The Landing at McCallum

Villas on Rosemeade East

Vail Quarters

The Residence at North Dallas

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Parkside at Craig Ranch Apartments
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Alta at The Farm

MAA Frisco Bridges

Axis 110

Griffis Frisco

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Casey at Frisco Station

The Flats

Trellis Canyon Creek

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Ovation at Galatyn Park

Bell CityLine I

17811 Vail St, Unit 24202
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Jefferson Grandscape

Mera Craig Ranch 55+ Active Adult

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Cadence at Frisco Station

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Theo Allen Gateway

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AMLI at the Ballpark

17811 Vail St, Unit 24106

The Reve

Essence North Dallas

Bell Southstone Yards
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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 | $1,355 | $795 | $2,363 |
| Plano 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $602 | $7,190 |
| Plano 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $716 | $10,000+ |
| Plano 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Plano 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,404 | $2,544 | $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 $814.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plano?
The cheapest apartment in Plano is Eagle Creek Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Plano costs $13,039.
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 48 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 $278 which is $12,761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plano.
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