2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Plano, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Plano, Texas as of August 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,722 and +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Plano
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Plano
Compare Plano's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,830 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,830 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,765 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,400 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
| 15 | Leander | $2,260 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Plano.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Plano |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson, TX | 6.3 mi | $1,540 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Allen, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,582 | $-18 (-1%) |
| Frisco, TX | 8.4 mi | $1,721 | +$121 (+8%) |
| Addison, TX | 8.8 mi | $1,473 | $-127 (-8%) |
| Carrollton, TX | 10.2 mi | $2,013 | +$413 (+26%) |
| Fairview, TX | 11 mi | $1,974 | +$374 (+23%) |
| The Colony, TX | 11.6 mi | $2,130 | +$530 (+33%) |
| Garland, TX | 12.7 mi | $1,796 | +$196 (+12%) |
| Sachse, TX | 13 mi | $1,572 | $-28 (-2%) |
| University Park, TX | 13.2 mi | $2,830 | +$1,230 (+77%) |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,532 | $-68 (-4%) |
| McKinney, TX | 13.5 mi | $1,678 | +$78 (+5%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Plano — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Plano?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Plano, Texas is $1,600 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,722.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Plano?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Plano expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Plano's 2-bedroom median of $1,600 is +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Plano rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Plano ranks #151 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Plano?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Richardson ($1,540), Allen ($1,582), Addison ($1,473).