
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Norma Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $900 (20 Rentals)
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ReNew Des Plaines South

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Norma, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norma?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Norma Studio Apartments | $1,994 | $1,245 | $2,818 |
Norma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $1,280 | $4,037 |
Norma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,665 | $1,607 | $4,611 |
Norma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,632 | $2,100 | $4,185 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Norma Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL.
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Cheapest Available Norma Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Norma area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at ReNew Des Plaines South priced from $1,295. The Element has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,408. Here are the most affordable Norma apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
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 Element | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,408 |
The Eclipse at 1450 | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,439 |
Courtyards On The Park | 1x1 Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,496 |
ReNew Des Plaines North | Des Plaines North - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norma, IL
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Norma area is the $2.29 price per square foot a3-buck Model at Buckingham in the in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Norma apartment is the 2x1AR - Renovated Evanston Model at Mount Prospect Greens starting at $2,019 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Downtown Mount Prospect neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norma apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Buckingham | a3-buck | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Mount Prospect Greens | 2x1AR - Renovated Evanston | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B | 488 E 5th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Des Plaines Tower | 1 bed 1 bath (no W/D in unit) | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
ReNew Des Plaines North | Des Plaines North - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Prospect Place Luxury Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
The Eclipse at 1450 | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
The Element | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Orion Prospect | Edison | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
ReNew Des Plaines South | Des Plaines South - Efficiency 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
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Best Local Schools in Norma, Des Plaines, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norma Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Norma Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Norma Apartment is $1,295 at ReNew Des Plaines South.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Norma Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Norma is starting from $1,787 at Courtyards On The Park.
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