
Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL from $1,200 (191 Rentals)


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755 Dulles Rd

1285 Washington St, Unit #8

9368 Bay Colony Dr

677 S River Rd

780 Waikiki Dr
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1425 Ashland Ave

8928 Steven Dr

9813 Bianco Terrace

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1004 S River Rd

1026 S River Rd

1004 S River Rd

9422 Bay Colony Dr

9420 Bay Colony Dr

800 Graceland Ave
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9462 Bay Colony Dr

9407 Bay Colony Dr, Unit 2W

9407 Bay Colony Dr

9460 Bay Colony Dr

1026 S River Rd

603 S River Rd, Unit 3J

1425 Ashland Ave

1296 E Washington St

9405 Bay Colony Dr

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1004 S River Rd

1004 S River Rd

656 Pearson St, Unit 656 Pearson

1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit 1639 Oakwwod - THREE Beds

1639 Oakwood Ave

1639 Oakwood Ave

325 Columbia Ave

8824 Robin Dr
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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 | $1,798 | $1,000 | $3,791 |
| Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,350 | $4,089 |
| Des Plaines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $1,477 | $6,740 |
| Des Plaines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $2,100 | $8,351 |
| Des Plaines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,295 | $3,155 | $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
Forest Elementary School
Chippewa Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Plaines
How much are Studio apartments in Des Plaines?
There are currently 380 Studio Apartments in Des Plaines with rent ranges from $1,000 to $3,791 with an average price of $1,798.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Des Plaines Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Des Plaines ranges from $1,350 to $4,089 with an average monthly rent of $1,944.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Des Plaines cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Des Plaines range from $1,477 to $6,740. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,422.
How expensive are Des Plaines Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 70 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Des Plaines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,100 to $8,351 - averaging $3,644 for the location.
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