Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Plano Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $900 (32 Rentals)

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1003 K Ave

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Touraine Plano
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Touraine Plano

1514 E 15th StPlano, TX 75074
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Chisholm Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chisholm Place

1001 W Park BlvdPlano, TX 75075
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The Riley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Riley

3551 Wilshire WayRichardson, TX 75082
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Downtown Plano, Plano, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Plano Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Plano area of Plano, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Park on 14th priced from $931. K Avenue Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,068. Here are the most affordable Downtown Plano apartments for rent in Plano, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park on 14thA31BR,1BA$931
K Avenue Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,068
Link at PlanoPlatinum - Eff21BR,1BA$1,108
MAGNOLIA ON 16TH1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Bel Air DowntownA21BR,1BA$1,149
Villas Del Sol Phase OneA11BR,1BA$1,160
Collin Creek1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,201
Axis 110S1DStudio,1BA$1,219
The RegisterA11BR,1BA$1,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Plano, TX

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Plano area is the $0.97 price per square foot TH1 Model at Centric One90 in the in the Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,331. The second greatest value Downtown Plano apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Collin Creek starting at $1,961 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Plano Transit Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Plano apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Centric One90TH12BR,2.5BA$0.97
Collin Creek3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.65
Chisholm PlaceMaverick (+Den)1BR,1BA$1.52
Bel Air OaksA11BR,1BA$1.50
Villas Del Sol Phase OneA11BR,1BA$1.64
Touraine Plano1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Bel Air on 16thA21BR,1BA$2.01
K Avenue Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
MAGNOLIA ON 16TH1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Link at PlanoPlatinum - Eff21BR,1BA$2.02

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Downtown Plano, Plano, TX

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Among neighborhoods in Plano, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Plano. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Plano Neighborhood in Plano, TX

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Plano Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Plano?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Plano is under $1,289.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Plano is Park on 14th which is listed at $931, while the average apartment in Downtown Plano costs $2,972.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Plano?

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 14 regular apartments in Downtown Plano 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 Downtown Plano?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Plano have an average cost of $206 which is $2,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Plano.

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