Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plano East Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $900 (30 Rentals)

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MAGNOLIA ON 16TH
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MAGNOLIA ON 16TH

1201 E 16th StPlano, TX 75074
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Evana Grove
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Evana Grove

3500 Hillridge DrPlano, TX 75074
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Morada Plano
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morada Plano

1009 14th StPlano, TX 75074
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1514 E 15th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1514 E 15th St

1514 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074

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Plano East, Plano, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plano East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plano East area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Belleview priced from $1,000. MAA Los Rios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,048. Here are the most affordable Plano East apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belleview1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000
MAA Los RiosThe Oakmont1BR,1BA$1,048
1201 ParkE11BR,1BA$1,050
The Gio ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,068
K Avenue Lofts1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1,068
Jada Legacy CentralS1 ESSENTIAL LIVINGStudio,1BA$1,090
Bel Air DowntownStudio1BR,1BA$1,099
MAGNOLIA ON 16TH1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Woodlands of PlanoB12BR,1BA$1,204
Link at PlanoClassic - A21BR,1BA$1,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plano East, TX

As of August 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plano East area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3X2A Model at Sheridan Park at Spring Creek in the in the Royal Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,986. The second greatest value Plano East apartment is the 2A Model at Windsor Place Townhomes starting at $1,525 with a $1.27 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sheridan Park at Spring Creek3X2A3BR,2BA$1.58
Windsor Place Townhomes2A2BR,2BA$1.27
Shiloh ParkLubbock Renovated2BR,2BA$1.76
Opal Legacy CentralA081BR,1BA$1.67
Woodlands of PlanoB12BR,1BA$1.42
The Gio ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.73
MAGNOLIA ON 16TH2 bedroom, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.82
K Avenue Lofts1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1.60
MAA Los RiosThe Oakmont1BR,1BA$1.61
Belleview1 bedroom 1 bath Half Reno1BR,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Plano East, Plano, TX

Ranked #30

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Plano East Neighborhood in Plano, TX

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 $1,204.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plano East?

The cheapest apartment in Plano East is Belleview which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Plano East costs $11,770.

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 25 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 $359 which is $11,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plano East.

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