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Gala at Premier
2425 Premier DrPlano, TX 75075
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Patriot Park
701 13th/14th Street ConnectorPlano, TX 75074
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The Link at Plano
1045 15th PlPlano, TX 75074
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Bel Air Oaks
700 W Plano PkyPlano, TX 75075
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2301 Pebble Vale DrPlano, TX 75075
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Bel Air on 16th
651 W 16th StPlano, TX 75075
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Bel Air Downtown
1410 K AvePlano, TX 75074
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The Bridge at Heritage Creekside
1550 W Plano PkyPlano, TX 75075
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Park on 14th
740 14th StPlano, TX 75074
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Touraine Plano
1514 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074
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Junction 15
930 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074
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Centric One90
680 Executive DrPlano, TX 75074
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1009 14th StPlano, TX 75074
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Plano Park Townhomes
2253 Ashley Park DrPlano, TX 75074
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Aura Northline
521 J PlPlano, TX 75074
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The Emory
1345 14th StPlano, TX 75074
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Belleview
1403-1407 15th PlPlano, TX 75074
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Villas Del Sol Phase Two
1809 G AvePlano, TX 75074
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2505 K AvePlano, TX 75074
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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH
1201 E 16th StPlano, TX 75074
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700 18th StPlano, TX 75074
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623 E 16th StPlano, TX 75074
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1001 W Park BlvdPlano, TX 75075
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1005 11th StPlano, TX 75074
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1504 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074
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Axis 110
110 W Cityline DrRichardson, TX 75082
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1230 E CityLine DrRichardson, TX 75082
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120 W Cityline DrRichardson, TX 75082
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1250 State StRichardson, TX 75082
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The Lyla
3521 Wilshire WayRichardson, TX 75082
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The Register
3520 Wilshire WayRichardson, TX 75082
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Windsor CityLine
1250 Hunt StRichardson, TX 75082
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Homes of Prairie Springs
280 W Renner RdRichardson, TX 75080
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Downtown Plano, Plano, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Plano?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Plano Studio Apartments | $1,347 | $929 | $1,696 |
| Downtown Plano 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $623 | $6,213 |
| Downtown Plano 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $716 | $3,717 |
| Downtown Plano 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $1,499 | $9,399 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Plano Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Plano area of Plano, TX is a Studio unit found at Patriot Park priced from $929. Bel Air Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Downtown Plano apartments for rent in Plano, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| Bel Air Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,008 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Bel Air Downtown | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Bridge at Heritage Creekside | A2S | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Park on 14th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Touraine Plano | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Axis 110 | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,284 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Plano, TX
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Plano area is the $1.30 price per square foot Legacy Model at Chisholm Place in the in the Plano neighborhood starting from $1,841. The second greatest value Downtown Plano apartment is the C1 Model at Bel Air Oaks starting at $1,525 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Plano Transit Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Plano apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Chisholm Place | Legacy | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Bel Air Oaks | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Plano Park Townhomes | A1 - Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Link at Plano | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Touraine Plano | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Bridge at Heritage Creekside | A2S | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Park on 14th | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Plano Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Plano?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Plano is under $1,284.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Plano?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Plano is Bel Air Oaks which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Downtown Plano costs $10,385.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 36 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Plano?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Plano have an average cost of $248 which is $10,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Plano.
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