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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 $623 (41 Rentals)
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$783 - $3,2251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Link at Plano
1045 15th PlPlano, TX 75074
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$953 - $2,349
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Patriot Park
701 13th/14th Street ConnectorPlano, TX 75074
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$996 - $1,9861 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park on 14th
740 14th StPlano, TX 75074
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$999 - $1,8991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bel Air Oaks
700 W Plano PkyPlano, TX 75075
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$999 - $2,175Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bel Air Downtown
1410 K AvePlano, TX 75074
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Plano Park Townhomes
2253 Ashley Park DrPlano, TX 75074
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$1,055 - $3,907Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Collin Creek
2301 Pebble Vale DrPlano, TX 75075
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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH
1201 E 16th StPlano, TX 75074
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$1,200 - $3,2001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Bridge at Heritage Creekside
1550 W Plano PkyPlano, TX 75075
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Touraine Plano
1514 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074
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$1,299 - $1,7491 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bel Air on 16th
651 W 16th StPlano, TX 75075
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$1,319 - $5,626Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Junction 15
930 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074
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$1,336 - $3,058
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Centric One90
680 Executive DrPlano, TX 75074
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$1,467 - $2,882
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Aura Northline
521 J PlPlano, TX 75074
1602 M Ave
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The Emory
1345 14th StPlano, TX 75074
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$1,7401 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
1345 E 15th St, Unit 112
1345 E 15th 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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K Avenue Lofts
2505 K AvePlano, TX 75074
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Alta Vista Apartments
700 18th StPlano, TX 75074
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Villas Del Sol Phase One
623 E 16th StPlano, TX 75074
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Morada Plano
1009 14th StPlano, TX 75074
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Chisholm Place
1001 W Park BlvdPlano, TX 75075
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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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$1,260 - $4,240Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bell CityLine I
1230 E CityLine DrRichardson, TX 75082
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Axis 110
110 W Cityline DrRichardson, TX 75082
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$1,350 - $6,462
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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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SYNC CityLine
120 W Cityline DrRichardson, TX 75082
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Anthem Cityline Apartments
1250 State StRichardson, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Plano Studio Apartments | $1,323 | $953 | $2,108 |
| Downtown Plano 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $623 | $3,225 |
| Downtown Plano 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $716 | $3,786 |
| Downtown Plano 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $1,377 | $4,687 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Link at Plano priced from $895. Patriot Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $953. 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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| The Link at Plano | Eff2 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio,1BA | $953 |
| Park on 14th | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $996 |
| Bel Air Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bel Air Downtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Plano Park Townhomes | A1 - Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
| MAGNOLIA ON 16TH | 1bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| The Bridge at Heritage Creekside | A2S | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Plano, TX
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Plano area is the $1.67 price per square foot Flex Model at The Link at Plano in the in the Royal Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,225. The second greatest value Downtown Plano apartment is the Legacy Model at Chisholm Place starting at $1,685 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Plano 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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| The Link at Plano | Flex | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Chisholm Place | Legacy | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Bel Air Oaks | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Plano Park Townhomes | A1 - Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Bel Air on 16th | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| Park on 14th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Touraine Plano | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Bridge at Heritage Creekside | A2S | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Collin Creek | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
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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 $1,200.
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 $895, while the average apartment in Downtown Plano costs $1,707.
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 30 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 $314 which is $1,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Plano.
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