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Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

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 $1,412. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Plaines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew Des Plaines SouthDes Plaines South - Efficiency 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
The PavilionSCStudio,1BA$1,412
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsNorthpoint 1 w/ Balcony1BR,1BA$1,425
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1,480
Park Ridge CommonsFIVE201BR,1BA$1,481
The ElementCedar1BR,1BA$1,494
Legacy CrossingsHoldenStudio,1BA$1,500
ReNew Des Plaines NorthDes Plaines North - 1x11BR,1BA$1,510
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,521

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Renew Five Ninety FiveSchindler w/ Den2BR,2BA$2.06
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.48
The Parker2/2.0(Std)2BR,2BA$2.18
907 N Northwest Hwy, Unit G907 N Northwest Hwy2BR,1BA$1.83
Mount Prospect Greens2x1AR - Renovated Evanston2BR,1BA$2.23
The ElementElm2BR,1BA$2.21
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
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1.97
ReNew Des Plaines NorthDes Plaines North - 1x11BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Plaines

What type of rentals are currently available in Des Plaines?

There are currently 804 Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,110 to $7,766. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Plaines ranging from $1,200 to $5,700.

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 $1,200 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,849.

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