
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Plano Neighborhood of Plano, TX from $900 (32 Rentals)
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Villas Del Sol Phase One

Centric One90

1500 E 15th St

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926 E 15th St

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1514 E 15th St, Unit 20

Axis 110

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Downtown Plano, Plano, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Plano?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Plano Studio Apartments | $1,668 | $1,050 | $3,665 |
Downtown Plano 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $931 | $4,577 |
Downtown Plano 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,116 | $6,316 |
Downtown Plano 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $1,610 | $9,133 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park on 14th | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
K Avenue Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
Link at Plano | Platinum - Eff2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
MAGNOLIA ON 16TH | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Bel Air Downtown | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Villas Del Sol Phase One | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Collin Creek | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,201 |
Axis 110 | S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,219 |
The Register | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Centric One90 | TH1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.97 |
Collin Creek | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Chisholm Place | Maverick (+Den) | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Bel Air Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Villas Del Sol Phase One | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Touraine Plano | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Bel Air on 16th | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
K Avenue Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
MAGNOLIA ON 16TH | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Link at Plano | Platinum - Eff2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Plano, Plano, TX
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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