
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Square Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $1,000 (9 Rentals)
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Glen Oaks Commons

Park Ridge Commons

437 Graceland Ave, Unit 2N

Courtyards On The Park

The Monarch

1327 E Prairie Ave
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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 | $2,093 | $1,395 | $2,714 |
Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $1,481 | $3,610 |
Metropolitan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,925 | $1,795 | $5,260 |
Metropolitan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,642 | $2,345 | $6,096 |
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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 $1,480. Park Ridge Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,481. 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 | $1,480 |
Park Ridge Commons | FIVE20 | 1BR,1BA | $1,481 |
Courtyards On The Park | 1x1 Large Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Square, IL
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metropolitan Square 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 Metropolitan Square 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 Metropolitan Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Renew Five Ninety Five | Schindler w/ Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Buckingham | a3-buck | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Des Plaines Tower | 1 bed 1 bath (no W/D in unit) | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Ellison | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
Glen Oaks Commons | English Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Welkin Apartments | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
Park Ridge Commons | FIVE20 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
The Monarch | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
Courtyards On The Park | 1x1 Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metropolitan Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Metropolitan Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Metropolitan Square is at The Monarch listed at $1,633.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment is $1,480 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 $1,795 at Courtyards On The Park.
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