
Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL Under $2,000 (103 Rentals)


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488 E 5th Ct

Courts of the Fountains

9480 Bay Colony Dr

800 Graceland Ave
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1779 Rand Rd

9315 Hamilton Ct

8814 Briar Ct

8810 Briar Ct

1995 Howard Ave

9619 Bianco Terrace

9805 Bianco Ter, Unit F

9654 Golf Terrace

9714 Bianco Terrace

1348 Brown St
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1384 Brown St

748 E 5th Ct

9035 Delphia Ave, Unit Basement

Buckingham

1475 Ashland Ave

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1376-1384 Brown St

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Piper Lane

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1401 Carol St, Unit 1

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1306 Carol St, Unit TWO BEDROOMS

10 North Main

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3245 Westview Dr, Unit 1

GlenLake Village

Huntington Square

8614 W Berwyn Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Plaines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines Studio Apartments Under $2000 | $1,739 | $1,180 | $3,365 |
| Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $1,823 | $1,363 | $3,870 |
| Des Plaines 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,178 | $1,440 | $4,166 |
| Des Plaines 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,145 | $1,891 | $4,914 |
| Des Plaines 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $14,405 | $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 Des Plaines
How much are Studio apartments in Des Plaines?
There are currently 393 Studio Apartments in Des Plaines with rent ranges from $1,180 to $3,365 with an average price of $1,739.
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 $1,363 to $3,870 with an average monthly rent of $1,823.
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 $1,440 to $4,166. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,178.
How expensive are Des Plaines Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 69 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Des Plaines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,891 to $4,914 - averaging $3,145 for the location.
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