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Gala at Premier
2425 Premier DrPlano, TX 75075
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Plano Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $600 (45 Rentals)
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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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Plano Park Townhomes
2253 Ashley Park DrPlano, TX 75074
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Collin Creek
2301 Pebble Vale DrPlano, TX 75075
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Bel Air Oaks
700 W Plano PkyPlano, 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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Park on 14th
740 14th StPlano, TX 75074
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1400 F Ave, Unit 204, Unit 204
1400 F AvePlano, TX 75074
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Centric One90
680 Executive DrPlano, TX 75074
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Morada Plano
1009 14th StPlano, TX 75074
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Aura Northline
521 J PlPlano, TX 75074
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Junction 15
930 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074
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The Bridge at Heritage Creekside
1550 W Plano PkyPlano, TX 75075
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The Emory
1345 14th StPlano, TX 75074
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1345 E 15th St, Unit 112
1345 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074
1811 Mimosa Ave
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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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K Avenue Lofts
2505 K AvePlano, TX 75074
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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH
1201 E 16th StPlano, TX 75074
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Alta Vista Apartments
700 18th StPlano, TX 75074
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Chisholm Place
1001 W Park BlvdPlano, TX 75075
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Villas Del Sol Phase One
623 E 16th StPlano, TX 75074
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Touraine Plano
1514 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074
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Ferro
1005 11th StPlano, TX 75074
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Texas Star Townhomes
1504 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074
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1920 Fairfield Dr
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SYNC CityLine
120 W Cityline DrRichardson, TX 75082
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Axis 110
110 W Cityline DrRichardson, TX 75082
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Bell CityLine I
1230 E CityLine DrRichardson, TX 75082
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Anthem Cityline Apartments
1250 State StRichardson, TX 75082
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The Register
3520 Wilshire WayRichardson, TX 75082
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The Lyla
3521 Wilshire WayRichardson, TX 75082
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The Yorkshire Luxury Apartments
3601 Shire BlvdRichardson, 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 |
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| Downtown Plano Studio Apartments | $1,266 | $929 | $2,033 |
| Downtown Plano 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $602 | $4,103 |
| Downtown Plano 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $644 | $3,755 |
| Downtown Plano 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $1,449 | $9,138 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Patriot Park priced from $644. The Link at Plano has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $959. 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 | B-1 | 2BR,2BA | $644 |
| The Link at Plano | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bel Air Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bel Air Downtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath Half Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| MAGNOLIA ON 16TH | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| SYNC CityLine | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,153 |
| Park on 14th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Plano, TX
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Plano area is the $1.71 price per square foot B3 Model at Junction 15 in the in the Royal Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,096. The second greatest value Downtown Plano apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath (80% Income Restricted) Model at Collin Creek starting at $1,992 with a $1.68 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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| Junction 15 | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Collin Creek | 3 Bed, 2 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Bel Air Oaks | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Bel Air Downtown | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Chisholm Place | Maverick (+Den) | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Link at Plano | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Bel Air on 16th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Park on 14th | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 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 $1,230.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Plano?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Plano is The Link at Plano which is listed at $879, while the average apartment in Downtown Plano costs $7,821.
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 37 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 $118 which is $7,703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Plano.
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