2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Plano, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Plano, Texas as of October 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,736 and +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
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 | Forney | $2,430 |
| 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 | $1,532 | $-81 (-5%) |
| Allen, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,611 | $-2 (0%) |
| Frisco, TX | 8.4 mi | $1,710 | +$97 (+6%) |
| Addison, TX | 8.8 mi | $1,477 | $-136 (-8%) |
| Carrollton, TX | 10.2 mi | $2,013 | +$400 (+25%) |
| Fairview, TX | 11 mi | $1,974 | +$361 (+22%) |
| The Colony, TX | 11.6 mi | $2,130 | +$517 (+32%) |
| Garland, TX | 12.7 mi | $1,796 | +$183 (+11%) |
| Sachse, TX | 13 mi | $1,579 | $-34 (-2%) |
| University Park, TX | 13.2 mi | $2,830 | +$1,217 (+75%) |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,546 | $-67 (-4%) |
| McKinney, TX | 13.5 mi | $1,618 | +$5 (0%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Plano — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Plano?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Plano, Texas is $1,613 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,736.
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 $64,520 ($5,377/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.02/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 $1,613 is +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Plano rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Plano ranks #149 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Plano?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Richardson ($1,532), Allen ($1,611), Addison ($1,477).