
Cheap Homes for Rent in Des Plaines, IL from $1,200 (29 Rentals)
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10430 Michael Todd Terrace

5101 N East River Rd

9622 Bianco Terrace

9701 N Dee Rd

941 N Northwest Hwy

3618 Salem Walk

613 W Central Rd

715 Busse Hwy

1800 Knights Bridge Dr
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974 Crabapple Dr, Unit 306

1425 W Touhy Ave

3219 W Parkway Dr

850 E Old Willow Rd

3448 Salem Walk

668 Quincy Bridge Ln, Unit 201

503 Dempster St

9078 W Heathwood Dr

9078 W Heathwood Dr, Unit 5

10381 Dearlove Rd, Unit 1-H

2000 Parkside Dr

10381 Dearlove Rd

8816 N Western Ave

5511 N Chester Ave, Unit 36

718 Cobblestone Cir

1351 Cove Dr

1557 Quaker Ln

656 Pearson St, Unit Metropolitan Square

765 Busse Hwy
Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Des Plaines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Des Plaines 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,097 | $1,450 | $3,000 |
Des Plaines 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,171 | $2,100 | $5,700 |
Des Plaines 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,473 | $3,900 | $5,500 |
Des Plaines 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,650 | $3,300 | $8,000 |
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Cheapest Available Des Plaines Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Plaines, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at ReNew Des Plaines South in the Lions Park neighborhood priced from $1,295. The Pavilion in the Dunning neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,362. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Plaines apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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ReNew Des Plaines South | Des Plaines South - Efficiency 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
The Pavilion | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,362 |
The Element | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,376 |
Briarwood Terrace Apartments | Northpoint 1 w/ Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Orion ParkView | Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1,444 |
Glen Oaks Commons | English Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
16 W Busse Ave | unit 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Plaines area is the $1.89 price per square foot 65 Dover Dr Model at 65 Dover Dr, Unit 2 in the in the Norma neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Des Plaines apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Milwaukee Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Des Plaines apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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65 Dover Dr, Unit 2 | 65 Dover Dr | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
Piper Lane | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
1027 W Touhy Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
16 W Busse Ave | unit 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
1271 N Northwest Hwy, Unit Garden | 1271 N Northwest Hwy | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
907 N Northwest Hwy, Unit G | 907 N Northwest Hwy | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
10380 Michael Todd Terrace, Unit GE | 10380 Michael Todd Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B | 488 E 5th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Glen Oaks Commons | English Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
The Element | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Plaines
What type of rentals are currently available in Des Plaines?
There are currently 811 Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,110 to $5,124. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Plaines ranging from $1,280 to $8,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Des Plaines?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Des Plaines ranges from $1,280 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,403.
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