
Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL Under $2,000 (85 Rentals)


1004 S River Rd, Unit 304

1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 201

1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2B

Buckingham

The Monarch

Oak Trails Apartments

Courtyards On The Park

Glen Oaks Commons

Des Plaines Tower
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Park Ridge Commons

Courts of the Fountains

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Furnished Studio-Chicago - O'Hare - South

800 Graceland Ave

Furnished Studio-Chicago - O'Hare - North

1779 Rand Rd
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2555 E Ballard Rd

386 Alles St

9662 Golf Terrace

1348 Brown St

570 Princeton St
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1316 Carol St, Unit TWO BEDS

1404 Carol St, Unit TWO BEDS

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1086 N Northwest Hwy, Unit Garden

10380 Michael Todd Terrace, Unit 2W

8614 W Berwyn Ave

1027 W Touhy Ave

Huntington Square

930 E Shady Way, Unit 2

Legacy Crossings

7626 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM
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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 Under $2000 | $1,647 | $1,000 | $2,905 |
| Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $1,894 | $1,075 | $3,588 |
| Des Plaines 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,234 | $1,450 | $4,073 |
| Des Plaines 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,600 | $1,781 | $10,000+ |
| Des Plaines 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $5,038 | $2,300 | $6,524 |
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Best Local Schools in Des Plaines, IL
Forest Elementary School
Chippewa Middle School
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Getting Around Des Plaines, IL
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Des Plaines
How much are Studio apartments in Des Plaines?
There are currently 382 Studio Apartments in Des Plaines with rent ranges from $1,000 to $2,905 with an average price of $1,647.
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 $1,075 to $3,588 with an average monthly rent of $1,894.
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 $1,450 to $4,073. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,234.
How expensive are Des Plaines Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 63 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Des Plaines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,781 to $22,740 - averaging $3,600 for the location.
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