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property at 2117 Flat Creek Dr

$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2117 Flat Creek Dr

RichardsonTX75080

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property at 2400 Jupiter Rd

$1,200 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2400 Jupiter Rd

PlanoTX75074
property at 3140 Devonshire Dr

$1,250

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$1,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 133

3140 Devonshire Dr
PlanoTX75075

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Plano, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plano, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Plano, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plano Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Plano$10,544$623297

Cheapest Available Plano Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plano, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Keystone Falls Apartment Homes in the Platinum Corridor neighborhood priced from $772. The Landing at McCallum in the Far North Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Keystone Falls Apartment HomesGuadalupe1BR,1BA$772
The Landing at McCallumA11BR,1BA$795
PalenciaE2Studio,1BA$799
Vail VillageEFF3 UG1BR,1BA$800
Junction at 7760S1Studio,1BA$800
The VincentA11BR,1BA$810
The HamptonsAshton - A11BR,1BA$814
City Limits ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$815
The Retreat @ 3737Plan A1BR,1BA$849
Timberglen ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plano, TX

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 Plano apartment is the Park Avenue Model at MAA Times Square starting at $1,953 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Twin Creeks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plano apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chisholm PlaceLegacy2BR,2BA$1.30
MAA Times SquarePark Avenue2BR,2BA$1.38
Cross CreekThree Bed / Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.40
Bel Air OaksC13BR,2.5BA$1.25
Tuscany VillasThe Verona2BR,2BA$1.31
The Wexley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.43
Custer ParkB12BR,1BA$1.33
Trinity Village ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$1.42
Cypress Lake at Stonebriar ApartmentsColorado 2x11BR,1BA$1.39
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.42

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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

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plano

What type of rentals are currently available in Plano?

There are currently 477 Apartments for Rent in Plano, TX with pricing that ranges from $623 to $35,674. There are also 818 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plano ranging from $545 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Plano?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Plano ranges from $545 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,301.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Plano?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Plano range from $1,425 to $35,674, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,998 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,608.

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