1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Plaines Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (54 Rentals)

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property at 1374 E Algonquin Rd

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1374 E Algonquin Rd

Des PlainesIL60016
property at 465 Oak St

$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

465 Oak St

Des PlainesIL60016

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Plaza Des Plaines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Des Plaines

901-905 Center StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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905 Graceland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

905 Graceland Ave

905 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1348 Brown St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1348 Brown St

1348 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1380 Jefferson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1380 Jefferson St

1380 Jefferson StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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784 E 5th Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

784 E 5th Ct

784 E 5th CtDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1611 Ashland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1611 Ashland Ave

1611 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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778 E 5th Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

778 E 5th Ct

778 E 5th CtDes Plaines, IL 60016

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398 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

398 Oak St

398 Oak StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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677 S River Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

677 S River Rd

677 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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471-475 Laurel Ave
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471-475 Laurel Ave

471-475 Laurel AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1328 Webford Ave
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1328 Webford Ave

1328 Webford AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1266 Washington St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1266 Washington St

1266 Washington StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1471 W Ashland Ave
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1471 W Ashland Ave

1471 W Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Perry Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

Perry Lane

1389 Perry StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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425-433 Laurel Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

425-433 Laurel Ave

425-433 Laurel AveDes Plaines, IL 60016

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754 E 5th Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

754 E 5th Ct

754 E 5th CtDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1510 Willow Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1510 Willow Ave

1510 Willow AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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828 Graceland Ave
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828 Graceland Ave

828 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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394 Graceland Ave
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394 Graceland Ave

394 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1330 Perry St
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1330 Perry St

1330 Perry StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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175 S River Rd
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175 S River Rd

175 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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550 Graceland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Graceland Ave

550 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016

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1231 Harding Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1231 Harding Ave

1231 Harding AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1244 Brown St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1244 Brown St

1244 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1327 Brown St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1327 Brown St

1327 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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The Wright Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Wright Building

712-716 Lee StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1376-1384 Brown St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1376-1384 Brown St

1376-1384 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1475 Ashland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1475 Ashland Ave

1475 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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790 Lee St
1 Bedroom Apartments

790 Lee St

790 Lee StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Henrich House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Henrich House

1301 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1244 E Washington
1 Bedroom Apartments

1244 E Washington

1244 E Washington StDes Plaines, IL 60016

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Downtown Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Des Plaines area of Chicago, IL is found at Ellison and is listed at 921 square feet priced from $2,770. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
EllisonA8D921 Sq Ft$2,770
The MonarchA4792 Sq Ft$2,265
Buckinghama1a-buck743 Sq Ft$2,141

Cheapest Available Downtown Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Des Plaines of Chicago, IL is the a1a-buck Model starting from $2,141 at Buckingham. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Des Plaines is currently $2,532. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Buckinghama1a-buck$2,141
The MonarchA1$2,250
EllisonA8D$2,770

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Des Plaines Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Des Plaines Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Des Plaines is $2,532.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Des Plaines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Des Plaines is a 921 square feet unit starting from $2,770 at Ellison.

What is the average size for Downtown Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Des Plaines is currently 600 sq ft.

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