
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL from $1,535 (63 Rentals)


1004 S River Rd, Unit 103

1004 S River Rd, Unit 203

1725 Howard Ave, Unit 201

Glen Oaks Commons

Courtyards On The Park

Park Ridge Commons

1004 S River Rd, Unit 102

1004 S River Rd, Unit 402

9462 Bay Colony Dr, Unit 3rd Floor
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1779 Rand Rd

8970 N Parkside Ave, Unit 218, Unit 218

9407 Bay Colony Dr, Unit 2W, Unit 2W

Park Lane Apartments

386 Oak Trails Rd

Greenfield Square Apartments

9821 Bianco Terrace

8994 Kennedy Dr

8928 Steven Dr

9422 Bay Colony Dr
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9430 Bay Colony Dr

9407 Bay Colony Dr

The Element

Perry Grove Apartments

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8281 W Elizabeth Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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10451 Carol Ct, Unit 2E, Unit 2E

1355 W Touhy Ave

The Eclipse at 1450

Salem Walk Apartments
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Mount Prospect Greens

930 E Shady Way, Unit 7, Unit 7

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10380 Michael Todd Terrace

Briarwood Terrace Apartments

Forest Cove Apartments

8614 W Berwyn Ave

8614 W Berwyn Ave, Unit 3

Huntington Square

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Orion Prospect

8425 W Gregory St
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931 Jonathan Ct, Unit 107

The Pavilion

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1401 Carol St, Unit 1, Unit 1

900 Perrie Dr, Unit 3, Unit 3

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931 Jonathon Ct, Unit River Trails, Unit River Trails

Mansard Lane Apartments

Windsor Courts

1709 W Victoria Dr

Brownstone Court

637 W Pickwick Ct
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Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Plaines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines Studio Apartments | $1,967 | $1,180 | $3,908 |
| Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $1,310 | $4,286 |
| Des Plaines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $1,535 | $6,797 |
| Des Plaines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,324 | $2,110 | $10,000+ |
| Des Plaines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,886 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Des Plaines, ILPopulation: 58,959
Ranked #644
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Des Plaines, IL
Central Elementary School
Maine West High School
Chippewa Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Des Plaines Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Des Plaines?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Des Plaines is at The Eclipse at 1450 listed at $1,650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Plaines Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Plaines Apartment is $1,650 at The Eclipse at 1450.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Des Plaines Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Des Plaines is starting from $1,650 at The Eclipse at 1450.
What is the most affordable Des Plaines Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Des Plaines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Eclipse at 1450 and starts from $1,650.
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