Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Plaines Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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Explore the Best Cheap Apartments in Downtown Des Plaines area of Des Plaines for Renters Looking for a Great Deal on Lower Cost Rent for the Area.

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The Wright Building
from $1,0001 Bedroom Apartments

The Wright Building

712-716 Lee StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1376 Brown
from $1,2751 Bedroom Apartments

1376 Brown

1376-1384 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Downtown Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Des Plaines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Des Plaines area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Glen Oaks Commons priced from $1,349. Park Ridge Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Downtown Des Plaines apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1,349
Park Ridge CommonsEIGHT701BR,1BA$1,450
The MonarchS2Studio,1BA$1,735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Plaines, IL

As of December 28, 2024 the best value apartment in the Downtown Des Plaines area is the $2.07 price per square foot Schindler w/ Den Model at Renew Five Ninety Five in the in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $2,880. The second greatest value Downtown Des Plaines apartment is the b9-buck Model at Buckingham starting at $2,914 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Des Plaines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Renew Five Ninety FiveSchindler w/ Den2BR,2BA$2.07
Buckinghamb9-buck2BR,2BA$2.41
Des Plaines Tower1 Bed + Den 2 Bath1BR,2BA$2.33
Courtyards On The Park2x1 Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.87
Park Ridge CommonsEIGHT152BR,1BA$2.06
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1.80
EllisonA2Studio ,1BA$3.14
Welkin ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$3.06
The MonarchS2Studio ,1BA$3.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Des Plaines, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Des Plaines Neighborhood in Des Plaines, IL

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Des Plaines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Des Plaines?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Des Plaines is at The Monarch listed at $1,735.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Des Plaines Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Des Plaines Apartment is $1,349 at Glen Oaks Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Des Plaines Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Des Plaines is starting from $1,626 at Park Ridge Commons.

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