East Plano Apartment Locator: Older Garden Homes, Flat Utility Fees, Two Rail Lines
Our East Plano apartment locator team checked 12 places this week, and 8 of them have specials. Prices start at $1,070 a month after free rent. East of US-75, Plano rents older and cheaper. Jupiter, Shiloh and 14th Street are lined with 1980s and 1990s garden communities. They rent for less than the west side, most are in Plano ISD, and many have three bedroom plans. The Red Line starts at Parker Road Station here, and the Silver Line ends at Shiloh Road.
- Typical 1 bedroom
- $1,369/mo
- Places with homes available
- 12
- With a special
- 67%
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East Plano apartments by size this week
We checked 12 places in East Plano on November 6, 2026. Prices count any firm free rent, spread over the lease, and are before fees. Pick your size to see the best deals.
This week in East Plano
Price by building age, after free rent
On a 1 bedroom here, middle age buildings run about $177 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 2 bedroom here, middle age buildings run about $381 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 3 bedroom here, middle age buildings run about $861 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
67%
of places here have a move-in special
Most cover only some homes. Ask us which ones, and we'll look it up.
Renting a house or an apartment in East Plano?
A 3 bedroom house here runs about $312 a month less than a 3 bedroom apartment, even after the apartment's free rent.
With a house you usually get a yard, more room and no shared walls. You often pay water, trash and yard care yourself, and deposits can run higher.
With an apartment you pay community fees each month for things like parking, trash and amenities. Free rent usually needs a lease of 12 months or more, and the staff on site handles repairs.
House rents: Rentometer, Oct 2026, houses rented in East Plano in the past 12 months. Apartment prices: our check of 12 communities this week, after free rent and before fees.
Our picks in East Plano
Places we like right now, in each kind of building. Tell us your budget, and we'll send the names and floor plans.
Newer buildings
Built or redone since 2015
1 / 81 Bedroom from $1,475/moOur takeThe office team here is caring and quick to help, and the floors tend to stay calm and quiet at night.Get the name →
1 / 61 Bedroom from $1,385/moFree off base rent on all homesOur takeBrand new and kept spotless, with a standout gym and a leasing team that keeps you posted until move in.Get the name →
1 / 61 Bedroom from $1,431/mo1 month freeOur takeMaintenance is fast here, often same day, and the historic downtown core is an easy walk away.Get the name →
Find your best deal in East Plano
Pick what you want. We compare each deal with buildings like it here: same size, about the same age.
Circles show the general area, not the building. Numbers match the deals below.
1 / 8Top deal on this list
$39 below similar 1 bedrooms here
Low price, no special needed
$1,330
/mo
1 bed · 542 sq ft · $2.45 per sq ft
Richardson · Class A · Built 2020 · 4+ stars on Google
Up $31 since November 1 · 23 homes available this week
Get the name and floor plan
1 / 8$177 below similar 2 bedrooms here
2 bed · 1,150 sq ft · $1.57 per sq ft
Plano · Class B · Built 2000 · 3.5+ stars on Google
3 homes available this week
No special needed
$1,800/moGet the name
1 / 5$305 below similar 3 bedrooms here
3 bed · 1,601 sq ft · $1.51 per sq ft
Richardson · Class A · Built 2017 · 4+ stars on Google
5 homes available this week
Up to 4 weeks free on some homes
$2,410/moGet the name
Prices are rent only. Monthly fees and the deposit are extra. Ask for your list, and we'll send the names and floor plans.
Nothing here matches all of that this week. Tell us what you want and we'll look for buildings that fit.
Why our prices are lower than what the community quotes
When a community gives free rent, we spread it over the whole lease and show what you pay a month on average. The community quotes the full rent, and many take the free rent off your first months. You pay the same total either way. Our way lets you compare one deal with another. Fees and the deposit are extra.
See all the numbers: prices by size, newer vs. older, week by week
Prices by size
"Middle half" is the range half the places here start in. A price under it beats about 3 in 4 places.
| Size | Typical | Cheapest | Middle half | Per sq ft | Since November 1 | Places open |
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| Studio | $1,285 | $1,270 | n/a | $2.30 | no change | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,369 | $1,070 | $1,284 to $1,440 | $2.18 | no change | 11 |
| 2 bed | $1,977 | $1,610 | $1,783 to $2,209 | $1.76 | no change | 12 |
| 3 bed | $2,563 | $2,023 | $2,140 to $2,989 | $1.56 | no change | 6 |
Newer vs. older buildings
Newer means built or redone since 2015. Middle means mostly 1995 to 2014. Older means built before 1995. Prices are for a 1 bedroom. How we sort them
| Buildings | Typical 1 bed | With a special | Usual weeks free | Per sq ft | Places |
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| Newer (Class A) | $1,377 | 75% | n/a | $2.04 | 8 |
| Middle (Class B) | $1,200 | 50% | n/a | $1.50 | 4 |
Prices week by week
The typical price from each weekly check since Oct 28. A line heading down means prices here are easing.
Each place's price is its lowest listed available apartment of that size, after any firm free rent and before fees. We leave out income restricted, tax credit, 55+ and student housing. Prices can change any day, so get the final price in writing from the building before you apply.
Areas we cover inside East Plano
Jupiter Road CorridorJupiter Road runs north and south across East Plano and past Parker Road, lined with 1980s garden complexes and neighborhood shopping centers.
Collin College's Spring Creek campus is at Jupiter and Spring Creek Parkway, and the Bush Turnpike crosses to the south.
Shiloh Road AreaEast of Jupiter, Shiloh Road is the Silver Line's last stop, at Shiloh Road station.
Industrial parks, older apartments and houses share the area, and the Bush Turnpike is the fast route west.
14th Street Corridor14th Street heads east from downtown Plano past K Avenue and Jupiter Road toward Los Rios.
It runs through neighborhoods of houses from the 1970s and 1980s, with apartments near the big crossings. Downtown Plano station is a few blocks from its west end.
Los Rios BoulevardLos Rios Boulevard runs along Plano's east side near Murphy, past Plano East Senior High and close to Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve.
It's mostly houses, with a few apartment complexes, and Spring Creek Parkway and 14th Street lead back west.
Parker Road CorridorParker Road station, at US-75, is where the Red and Orange lines start, and the road runs east from there toward Murphy.
Garden apartments cluster near the station and along the first couple of miles, with houses farther out.
East Plano Apartments: Older, Cheaper and Big on Three Bedrooms
- The flat utility fee at 1980s buildings on one meter, to add in before you compare, since it can change which unit is cheaper
- The 1990s communities first if you have a credit problem, since their rules are clearer than at the older places
- Three bedroom plans in the places we send, since this side of Plano has plenty of them
Getting Around East Plano on Two Rail Lines
US-75 runs along the west edge, south to Richardson and Dallas and north toward Allen. Inside the area, Jupiter and Shiloh run north and south, 14th Street runs east and west, and Los Rios Boulevard ties in the far side near Murphy. Most apartments sit between US-75 and Los Rios.
Rail is better here than in most suburbs. Parker Road Station, at US-75, is where Red Line trains start their run through Downtown Plano and Richardson to downtown Dallas with no transfer. The Silver Line's last stop is Shiloh Road, with trains west through Addison and Carrollton to DFW Airport. Errands are another story: most addresses still need a car.
How the 1980s and 1990s Buildings Differ
The buildings split by decade. Many 1980s buildings put every home on one meter. The owner pays the bill and charges each home a flat monthly fee that the listed rent leaves out. Why does that matter? Next to a building that bills each home for its own use, that fee can decide which one costs less. Ask each 1980s property for the number, since listings rarely show it.
Those same 1980s properties are more likely to look at each application on its own. That can mean a yes where a strict screener says no, but the answer is harder to predict.
The 1990s garden communities are often in better shape, with bigger units and written screening rules. Many have three bedroom plans, and the good ones lease fast. For a complicated file, they're usually the better first try.
Everyday East Plano
East Plano trades west Plano's office parks for older shopping centers, two new Silver Line stops and a chain of creek parks. Historic Downtown Plano sits on its west edge for dinner and shows.
- Three train lines and the Bush Turnpike
- Creek trails from Bob Woodruff to Oak Point
- From 15th Street to the strip center kitchens
- Groceries from around the world
- Rail history, local theater and balloons at dawn
- What we tell renters in East Plano
Three train lines and the Bush Turnpike
Downtown Plano Station has Red and Orange line trains south toward Dallas. The Silver Line stops at 12th Street and ends at Shiloh Road, with trains west through Addison and Carrollton to DFW Airport. From East Plano in the 8am rush, Legacy West is roughly 24 minutes by our timing, the airport 41 and Downtown Dallas 47. The President George Bush Turnpike is the fast toll road west; Plano Parkway and Parker Road are the free ones.
Shiloh Road Station
The last stop on the Silver Line, where trains start their run west to Addison, Carrollton and DFW Airport.
- Airport trips
- Rides to Addison
12th Street Station
A Silver Line stop a short ride from Downtown Plano, handy for homes near 14th Street and K Avenue.
- Airport trips
- Weekday commutes
Creek trails from Bob Woodruff to Oak Point
Bob Woodruff Park, near Park Boulevard and Shiloh Road, has paved trails along Rowlett Creek and a fenced dog park of about seven acres at its south end. Its trails link east to Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, so a loop of more than 6 miles takes in both. Closer to the middle of the area, Willow Creek Park and Schell Park are the small lawns for a quick walk.
Bob Woodruff Park
Run or bike the paved creek trails on a weekend morning, then keep going east into Oak Point for a long loop.
- Long runs
- Bike loops
- Creek walks
Dog Park at Bob Woodruff
Let your dog run off leash in about seven fenced acres; go after work on weekdays for more room.
- Off leash runs
- Meeting dog owners
From 15th Street to the strip center kitchens
Historic Downtown Plano's 15th Street is the patio and sit down strip, with coffee, pizza and dessert a few doors apart. Out east, the food lives in strip centers along Jupiter Road, Park Boulevard and 14th Street, where taquerias and Indian kitchens make a weeknight dinner a short drive.
Urban Crust
Wood fired pizza and a rooftop on 15th Street; go on a mild evening and ask for a seat up top.
- Pizza night
- Rooftop drinks
1418 Coffee
A Downtown Plano coffee shop for a slow Saturday morning before a walk along 15th Street.
- Saturday coffee
- Laptop hours
Taqueria Los Angeles
A taqueria close to the middle of East Plano for tacos at lunch or a quick dinner on the way home.
- Quick tacos
- Weeknight dinner
Saravanaa Bhavan
A big South Indian vegetarian menu of dosas and thalis, good for a group dinner.
- Dosa dinners
- Group dinners
Groceries from around the world
H Mart Plano is the big Korean grocery here. Fiesta Mart, Green Vine Market, ALDI and a Walmart Neighborhood Market are each a couple of miles or less from most East Plano homes. CityLine, across the line in Richardson, adds a Whole Foods and a plaza of restaurants you can walk between.
H Mart Plano
Stock up on Korean and other Asian groceries, from produce to snacks, in one big Saturday trip.
- Weekly groceries
- Asian staples
CityLine
Pick up groceries at Whole Foods and walk to dinner in the same plaza, a short drive south in Richardson.
- Groceries and dinner
- Evening walks
Rail history, local theater and balloons at dawn
The Interurban Railway Museum, in the old interurban station by Haggard Park, tells Plano's rail story for free, with a small donation asked. The Courtyard Theater and the Art Centre Theatre put on shows a few blocks apart downtown. Each September the Plano Balloon Festival lifts off from Oak Point Park, on this side of town. The sky over East Plano fills with hot air balloons at dawn.
Interurban Railway Museum
A free stop for an hour of local rail history; check the hours before you go, since they change by day.
- Free museum visits
- Rainy day plans
Courtyard Theater
See a local play or concert near Downtown Plano; buy tickets early for weekend shows.
- Local plays
- Concert nights
What we tell renters in East Plano
If you fly often, a home near Shiloh Road or 12th Street puts the Silver Line to DFW Airport close by, with no parking bill. The Bush Turnpike charges a toll every trip, so price it against the free Plano Parkway before you settle on a commute. Balloon festival weekend in September brings crowds and slow roads around Oak Point Park.
East Plano questions
Can I get Plano ISD on a tight budget?
Yes. The 1990s garden communities here are mostly in Plano ISD and rent below the west side with roomier units. A few corners of the city fall in other districts, so check the exact address on the district's lookup before you sign. East of US-75, a one bedroom rents for about $1,369 a month after specials.
Are utilities included at East Plano apartments?
Sometimes, in a way that costs you. Many 1980s buildings share a meter and charge every home the same utility fee outside the rent. Get that figure for each building and add it before comparing with a place that has its own meter.
Where are the three bedroom apartments in East Plano?
Mostly in the 1990s garden communities. The 1980s buildings have them for less, but ask about the flat utility fee before you compare rents.
Who works with low credit in this corridor?
The 1980s buildings are more likely to look at each file on its own, but income still has to clear the bar. The 1990s communities are the better first try, with clearer rules. Our low credit guide covers guarantors and deposits.
Can I commute to Dallas by transit from East Plano?
Yes. Red Line trains start at Parker Road Station and run through Downtown Plano, Park Lane and SMU/Mockingbird to downtown Dallas without a transfer. The walk to the station varies a lot, so map it from the building you like.
Is there an apartment locator near East Plano?
Yes. We work the stretch from Jupiter Road to Los Rios and send the places that fit your budget. At the 1980s properties, ask the question their listings skip: how much is the flat utility fee? If East Plano comes up short, Richardson and Central Plano are next door.
Near East Plano
Central Plano is just across US-75, the rest of Plano spreads west to the Tollway, and Richardson sits just to the south.
Looking in East Plano?
Send your budget and how many bedrooms you need. If you need three bedrooms, this side of Plano is where it pays off.
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