Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Plano, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Plano rent stands today

    Plano, TX rent rose 0.7% year over year to a current median of $2,295/month. The source data shows a $133/month difference from last year that is contradictory, so this summary focuses on the percent increase as the clearer trend.

  • Plano is 20.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with 577 total rentals available for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Plano are $1,846/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,356/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,928/month, 3-bedrooms are $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $3,100/month. These figures reflect the range across bedroom tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Deerfield rents fell 47.0% year over year to $2,184/month across 12 rentals. Treyburn also declined by 36.6% to $1,505/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the modest citywide rise.

Median rent

Median rent in Plano

$2,295/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Plano is $2,295 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Plano

577

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% 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 $1,676, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Plano run $1,443 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,864.

Listings

Studio

$1,846

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,356

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,927

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,500

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,100

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,846

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,356

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,927

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

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 & Services10% higher
Groceries2% lower
Health16% higher
Housing9% higher
Transportation1% lower
Utilities12% higher

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Thornbury at Chase Oaks

7101 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, TX 75025

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$990–$2,038

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Avalon at Chase Oaks

801 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75023

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$2,026

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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 $2,295 per month as of September 12, 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 1% since last year.

How does Plano rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Plano is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Plano?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Plano are Prestonwood ($1,463/mo), Downtown Plano ($1,470/mo), and Willow Bend ($1,548/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Plano?

To comfortably afford rent in Plano, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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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