
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plano East Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $900 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Plano East area of Plano.


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Patriot Park

1201 Park

Plano Park Townhomes

MAA Los Rios

The Link at Plano

Opal Legacy Central

The Gio Apartments

Sheridan Park at Spring Creek
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Jada Legacy Central Apartments

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509 Tribal Rd, Unit Beautiful Mini apartment

Bel Air Downtown

Waterford on the Meadow

Park on 14th

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Centric One90

Touraine Plano

Morada Plano

Junction 15
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1602 M Ave

1602 M Ave

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Aura Northline

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The Emory

Windsor Place Townhomes

1006 Municipal Ave

Belleview

Villas Del Sol Phase Two

Woodlands of Plano
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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

Alta Vista Apartments

2400 Jupiter Rd

Villas Del Sol Phase One

Evana Grove

The Annabel at Assembly Park

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Ferro
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Texas Star Townhomes

Horizon at Premier

1102 11th St
Plano East, Plano, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plano East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $929 | $1,527 |
| Plano East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $940 | $3,631 |
| Plano East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,172 | $3,063 |
| Plano East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $1,550 | $3,926 |
| Plano East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,137 | $6,137 | $6,137 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Plano East Neighborhood of Plano, TX.
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Cheapest Available Plano East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plano East area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Patriot Park priced from $929. MAA Los Rios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $988. Here are the most affordable Plano East apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| 1201 Park | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Belleview | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Link at Plano | Eff1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
| Woodlands of Plano | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Opal Legacy Central | S1 ESSENTIAL LIVING | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
| The Gio Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| Sheridan Park at Spring Creek | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| MAGNOLIA ON 16TH | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plano East, TX
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plano East area is the $1.29 price per square foot Corpus Christi Renovated Model at Shiloh Park in the in the Royal Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Plano East apartment is the 1904 Jupiter Rd Model at 1904 Jupiter Rd, Unit duplex starting at $2,095 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Royal Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plano East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park | Corpus Christi Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| 1904 Jupiter Rd, Unit duplex | 1904 Jupiter Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Sheridan Park at Spring Creek | 3X2A | 3BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Junction 15 | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Windsor Place Townhomes | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Plano Park Townhomes | B1 - Windermere | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| Woodlands of Plano | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Touraine Plano | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| MAA Los Rios | The Oakmont | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Patriot Park | E-1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plano East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Plano East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Plano East is under $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plano East?
The cheapest apartment in Plano East is MAA Los Rios which is listed at $988, while the average apartment in Plano East costs $19,199.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plano East?
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 27 regular apartments in Plano East 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 East?
Cheap apartments in Plano East have an average cost of $119 which is $19,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plano East.
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