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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 Courtyards On The Park priced from $1,475. Glen Oaks Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,480. Here are the most affordable Downtown Des Plaines apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyards On The Park1x1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,475
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1,480
Park Ridge CommonsEIGHT051BR,1BA$1,665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Plaines, IL

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Des Plaines area is the $2.06 price per square foot Schindler w/ Den Model at Renew Five Ninety Five in the in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $2,865. The second greatest value Downtown Des Plaines apartment is the a3-buck Model at Buckingham starting at $2,255 with a $2.35 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$2.06
Buckinghama3-buck1BR,1BA$2.35
Park Ridge CommonsEIGHT102BR,1BA$2.27
Welkin ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$3.17
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.63
Des Plaines Tower1 bed 1 bath (no W/D in unit)1BR,1BA$2.21
EllisonB31BR,1BA$3.34
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1.97
The MonarchS2Studio ,1BA$3.41
Courtyards On The Park1x1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$3.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Des Plaines

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Des Plaines?

There are currently 153 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Plaines, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $6,096. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Des Plaines ranging from $1,495 to $5,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Des Plaines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Des Plaines ranges from $1,495 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,660.

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