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

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The Wright Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Wright Building

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

1376 Brown

1376-1384 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016

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Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1,390
Courtyards On The Park1x1 Large Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,522
Park Ridge CommonsSEVEN601BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Des Plaines Tower1 Bed + Den 2 Bath1BR,2BA$2.33
1300 Jefferson St, Unit 141300 Jefferson St2BR,2BA$2.55
Buckinghama3-buck1BR,1BA$2.40
Park Ridge CommonsSEVEN601BR,1BA$2.05
EllisonB41BR,1BA$3.39
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1.85
Courtyards On The Park1x1 Large Upgrade1BR,1BA$2.03
Welkin ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$3.24
The MonarchS2Studio ,1BA$3.35

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Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL

Ranked #2

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

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4.0
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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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