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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Metropolitan Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Metropolitan Square Studio Apartments | $2,210 | $1,671 | $2,834 |
Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,390 | $3,671 |
Metropolitan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $1,800 | $5,344 |
Metropolitan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $2,325 | $2,325 |
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Cheapest Available Metropolitan Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metropolitan Square area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Glen Oaks Commons priced from $1,390. Courtyards On The Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,522. Here are the most affordable Metropolitan Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Glen Oaks Commons | English Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
Courtyards On The Park | 1x1 Large Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,522 |
Park Ridge Commons | SEVEN60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Square, IL
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metropolitan Square area is the $2.33 price per square foot 1 Bed + Den 2 Bath Model at Des Plaines Tower in the in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Metropolitan Square apartment is the 1300 Jefferson St Model at 1300 Jefferson St, Unit 14 starting at $2,600 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metropolitan Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Des Plaines Tower | 1 Bed + Den 2 Bath | 1BR,2BA | $2.33 |
1300 Jefferson St, Unit 14 | 1300 Jefferson St | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
Buckingham | a3-buck | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Park Ridge Commons | SEVEN60 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Ellison | B4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Glen Oaks Commons | English Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Courtyards On The Park | 1x1 Large Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Welkin Apartments | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
The Monarch | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metropolitan Square Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment is $1,390 at Glen Oaks Commons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metropolitan Square is starting from $2,395 at Buckingham.
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