Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plano, IL from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Keystone Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Lofts

30 S Stolp AveAurora, IL 60506
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Lake Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Pointe

461 N Lake StAurora, IL 60506
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1100 Light Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Light Rd

1100 Light RdOswego, IL 60543

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Plano, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plano Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plano, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Sage Crest Apartments in the West Side Aurora neighborhood priced from $600. Lakeview Residences in the Downtown Aurora neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage Crest Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$600
Lakeview ResidencesS1Studio,1BA$1,320
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,350
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingHarrisonStudio,1BA$1,365
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$1,380
ReNew AuroraAudrey1BR,1BA$1,391
Fox Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,449
River OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Springs At OswegoStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,569
Montgomery Place ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$1,689

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plano, IL and Nearby

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plano area is the $1.73 price per square foot Campania End (TH) Model at Bristol Bay of Yorkville in the in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $2,985. The second greatest value Plano apartment is the 3BR Vista Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing starting at $3,119 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Prescott Mill Crossings 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.
Bristol Bay of YorkvilleCampania End (TH)3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing3BR Vista3BR,2.5BA$2.02
Randall HighlandsArgyll2BR,2.5BA$1.88
Redwood AuroraBreezewood2BR,2BA$1.86
Downer Place Lofts2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Fox Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Covey at Fox ValleySanctuary2BR,1BA$2.12
Montgomery Place ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.15
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.08
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

37 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plano Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plano?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plano is at Lakeview Residences listed at $1,320.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plano Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plano Apartment is $600 at Sage Crest Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plano Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plano is starting from $600 at Sage Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Plano Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plano Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sage Crest Apartments and starts from $600.

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