
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Plaines Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (163 Rentals)


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River 595

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1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2B

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1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 201

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1004 S River Rd, Unit 304

488 E 5th Ct, Unit B
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1670 Mill St, Unit 404

1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit TWO BEDROOMS - 1639-2C

1374 E Algonquin Rd

1425 Ashland Ave, Unit AD2

880 Lee St, Unit 212

1425 Ashland Ave, Unit AD

1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 403

1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit C3

1422 Oakwood Ave

397 Alles St
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1779 Rand Rd

465 Oak St

656 Pearson St

850 Lexington Cir W

799 Graceland Ave

994 Greenview Ave

Plaza Des Plaines

Library Courte Condominiums

Metropolitan Square Condo

River Pointe
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550 Ida St

Jefferson Walk West

555 Graceland Ave

1433 Perry St

1328 Webford Ave

815 Pearson St

825 Pearson St

700 Graceland Ave

550 Graceland Ave

1380 Jefferson St
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Meridian East

659 South River Road

677 S River Rd

Perry Lane

River Court

835 Pearson St

1675 Mill St

1497-1509 Brown St

1471 Brown St

Riverwalk North
Downtown Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Des Plaines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Des Plaines Studio Apartments | $2,474 | $2,056 | $3,090 |
| Downtown Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $1,400 | $4,203 |
| Downtown Des Plaines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $1,750 | $5,257 |
| Downtown Des Plaines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,415 | $2,800 | $6,469 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Des Plaines
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Des Plaines Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Des Plaines ranges from $1,400 to $4,203 with an average monthly rent of $2,532.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Des Plaines cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Des Plaines range from $1,750 to $5,257. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,031.
How expensive are Downtown Des Plaines Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 16 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Des Plaines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,800 to $6,469 - averaging $4,415 for the location.
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