Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Plano, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Plano, TX rent fell 17.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters today are paying $345 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Plano sits 1.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a slightly more accessible market for renters with 435 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Plano, studios rent for around $1,572/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,851/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,465/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,200/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,800/month, compared to $1,581/month for apartments, reflecting the inventory split where houses make up 60.5% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Treyburn rents dropped 39.7% year over year to $1,703/month across 16 rentals, marking the largest decline in Plano. This contrasts with the citywide drop of 17.6%, showing a sharper local cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Plano

$1,895/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Plano is $1,895 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $35 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Plano

435

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Plano rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Plano, TX

Average rent prices in Plano have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Plano, TX

Rent prices in Plano vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Plano is $1,581, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Plano run $1,257 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,801.

Listings

Studio

$1,572

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,249

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,851

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,465

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,200

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,572

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,851

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,465

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Plano, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Plano, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Plano and Carrollton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Plano

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,647
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Plano, TX is 15% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, TX.

Cost of living in Plano, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services10% higher
Groceries2% lower
Health16% higher
Housing9% higher
Transportation1% lower
Utilities12% higher

Discover rentals in Plano, TX

6407 Chinaberry Trl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Park Forest house for rent in Plano

Live with Roommates - Private Room Under One Lease

6407 Chinaberry Trl, Plano, TX 75023

1 bed

1 bath

$585

House for rent

Available Apr 16

2013 Stain Glass Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River Bend house for rent in Plano

Move-In Ready Room with Roommates - Shared Lease Home

2013 Stain Glass Dr, Plano, TX 75075

1 bed

1 bath

$600

House for rent

Available Apr 16

3804 Matterhorn Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River Bend house for rent in Plano

1 bed

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available May 7

3317 John Muir Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Park Forest house for rent in Plano

Live with Roommates - Private Room Under One Lease

3317 John Muir Ct, Plano, TX 75023

1 bed

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Apr 16

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Frequently asked questions for Plano, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Plano rental market.

How much is rent in Plano?

The average rent in Plano is $1,895 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Plano?

Average rent prices in Plano have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

How does Plano rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Plano is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $35 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Plano?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Plano are Downtown Plano ($1,392/mo), Prestonwood ($1,545/mo), and Willow Bend ($1,603/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Plano?

To comfortably afford rent in Plano, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Plano?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Plano average around $1,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,040/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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