Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Plano, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Plano rent stands today

    Plano, TX rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,242/month. Renters are paying $42 more per month on average than last year, a modest increase in a market near its recent peak of $2,250/month in August 2025.

  • Plano rents run 18.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing Plano in the higher price tier among Texas metros with 590 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Plano rent for around $1,299/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,348/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,945/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,100/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,750/month compared to $1,694/month for apartments, consistent with the market's composition dominated by houses (67%).

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Deerfield rents in Plano fell 48.8% year over year to $2,300/month across 10 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide market's modest rise, marking a distinct neighborhood cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Plano

$2,242/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Plano is $2,242 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $342 more per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Plano

590

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Plano rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Plano, TX

Average rent prices in Plano have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,694, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Plano run $1,418 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,921.

Listings

Studio

$1,299

2%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,348

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,945

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,348

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

No Change

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$2,242
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,949
increased by3%

higher 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 & Services8% higher
Groceries1% lower
Health10% higher
Housing7% higher
Transportation2% lower
Utilities12% higher

Discover rentals in Plano, TX

1429 Baffin Bay Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Plano

Private Room in Shared Home

1429 Baffin Bay Dr, Plano, TX 75075

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3728 Yosemite Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Park Forest house for rent in Plano

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3804 Matterhorn Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River Bend house for rent in Plano

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,242 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Plano?

Average rent prices in Plano have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Plano rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Plano is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $342 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Plano?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Plano are Willow Bend ($1,500/mo), Briarwood ($1,680/mo), and Downtown Plano ($1,833/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Plano?

To comfortably afford rent in Plano, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Plano with roughly 10% savings compared to July's peak pricing. November also sees less competition from renters, while April and August are the most competitive months with higher demand.

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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