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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plainfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Plainfield Studio Apartments | $1,784 | $850 | $4,016 |
Cheap Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $950 | $3,793 |
Cheap Plainfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $1,075 | $5,498 |
Cheap Plainfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $1,610 | $4,435 |
Cheap Plainfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,174 | $2,649 | $3,699 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainfield, IL
Pricing Updated: 04/24/2025Current apartment rentals in the Plainfield, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainfield Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Wesmere Lakes | $2,865 | $2,865 | 1 |
Mayfair | $2,905 | $2,905 | 1 |
Wesmere Woods | $2,920 | $2,920 | 1 |
Prairie Knoll | $3,107 | $1,350 | 84 |
Cheapest Available Plainfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainfield, IL is a Studio unit found at The Woodlands of Crest Hill in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood priced from $1,154. Willow Run of Crest Hill in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Woodlands of Crest Hill | White Oak | Studio,1BA | $1,154 |
Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,269 |
Twin Oaks West Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Remington Apartment Homes | Tranquility | 1BR,1BA | $1,640 |
Springs At Oswego | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,640 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IL
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $2.05 price per square foot Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft in the in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $3,301. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the 3BR Vista Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing starting at $3,133 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Home at Ashcroft | Douglas BF | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing | 3BR Vista | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.03 |
River Run at Naperville Apartments | Cypress | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.91 |
Aurora At Summerfield Apartments | DaVinci | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Glenmuir of Naperville Apartments | Edinburgh- Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Seasons at Plainfield | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Sixteen30 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Remington Apartment Homes | Tranquility | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Twin Oaks West Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Getting Around Plainfield, IL
Walk Score®
36 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plainfield Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plainfield?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plainfield is at The Woodlands of Crest Hill listed at $1,154.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment is $1,247 at The Woodlands of Crest Hill.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plainfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plainfield is starting from $1,379 at Willow Run of Crest Hill.
What is the most affordable Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Legacy Apartments and starts from $2,450.
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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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