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Average Rent in Plano, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Plano, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,588/mo
▼ 3.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,038/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
64
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Plano, TX
23 listed units across 6 buildings in Plano, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $59/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon at Premier | Unit 22407 | $2,425 | $2,248 | $177 |
| Brooks on Preston | Unit 16950 | $1,495 | $1,329 | $166 |
| Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments | Unit 6, 3 Bed 2 Bath | $2,007 | $1,928 | $79 |
| The Westside Apartment Homes | Unit 1403 | $2,019 | $1,947 | $72 |
| The Westside Apartment Homes | Unit 1420 | $1,808 | $1,743 | $65 |
| The Westside Apartment Homes | Unit 1104 | $1,757 | $1,698 | $59 |
| The Westside Apartment Homes | Unit 1913 | $1,638 | $1,579 | $59 |
| The Westside Apartment Homes | Unit 0802 | $1,692 | $1,636 | $56 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Plano, TX
Compare average rent across Plano, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Brook At Willow Bend | $1,849 | $1,300 | 2 | 10 |
| Dallas North Estates | $1,548 | $1,038 | 1 | 32 |
| Creek Trails | $1,536 | $1,057 | 2 | 9 |
| Plano 75024 | $1,521 | $1,157 | 2 | 13 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Plano, TX?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Plano, TX is $1,588 per month across 7 apartment communities and 64 available units. Rents have decreased $66 (3.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Westside Apartment Homes starting at $1,038/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,350/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,335/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,718/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,204/mo.
Prices range from $1,038 to $2,490 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 17 units are currently listed.
Plano, TX Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Plano, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Plano, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westside Apartment Homes | $1,038/mo | $1,548/mo | 32 | 4 |
| Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments | $1,057/mo | $1,372/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| Marquis at Legacy | $1,157/mo | $1,494/mo | 6 | 4.2 |
| Brooks on Preston | $1,259/mo | $1,545/mo | 7 | - |
| Cortland Arbor Hills | $1,300/mo | $1,777/mo | 9 | 4.6 |
| Horizon at Premier | $1,633/mo | $1,863/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
| Avalon West Plano | $2,490/mo | $2,490/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Plano, TX Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Plano, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$64,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,588/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,038/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in Plano, TX is $108,649 , about 43% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Plano, TX
Overall prices in Plano, TX runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Plano, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,588 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,394/mo |
Population
287,339
Median household income
$108,649
Census median rent
$1,792/mo
Rent as % of income
27.1%
Median age
39.3
Mean commute
26 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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