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Plano, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plano Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plano, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood priced from $638. The Hampton Meadows in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$638
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$740
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plano, IA and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plano area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Plano apartment is the Sign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free! Model at Lincoln Ridge by Kading starting at $1,150 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Easton Park 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.
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!3BR,1BA$1.14
SomersetB42BR,2BA$1.10
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.07
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$1.03
Norwalk Village Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plano

What type of rentals are currently available in Plano?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Plano, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $1,965. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plano ranging from $585 to $2,300.

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 $585 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,176.

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