
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Plaines Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (55 Rentals)


The Monarch

River 595

Welkin Apartments

Ellison

488 E 5th Ct

1425 Ashland Ave, Unit AM

1348 Brown St

647 Metropolitan Way

Plaza Des Plaines
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1380 Jefferson St

1515-1517 Ashland Ave

784 E 5th Ct

1283-1285 Washington St

905 Graceland Ave

1348 Brown St

398 Oak St

677 S River Rd

471-475 Laurel Ave

1328 Webford Ave
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1266 Washington St

1231 Harding Ave

796-800 Graceland Ave

1244 Brown St

1327 Brown St

1510 Willow Ave

828 Graceland Ave

394 Graceland Ave

1330 Perry St

1409-1411 Ashland Ave
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175 S River Rd

550 Graceland Ave

1641-1653 Thacker St

1611 Ashland Ave

778 E 5th Ct

1471 W Ashland Ave

Perry Lane

425-433 Laurel Ave

754 E 5th Ct

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The Waterford of Des Plaines

895-897 Graceland Ave

The Viking Apartments

The Wright Building

1376-1384 Brown St

1475 Ashland Ave

Buckingham

790 Lee St

Henrich House

1362 Jefferson St
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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 | $2,422 | $2,019 | $3,419 |
Downtown Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,400 | $3,856 |
| Downtown Des Plaines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,009 | $1,550 | $4,517 |
| Downtown Des Plaines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,927 | $2,800 | $4,917 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Des Plaines Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL.
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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 $2,715. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison | A8D | 921 Sq Ft | $2,715 |
| River 595 | Ludwig | 860 Sq Ft | $2,266 |
| Kingston Pointe Apartments | A1 - One Bedroom One Bath | 820 Sq Ft | $2,169 |
| Welkin Apartments | A5 | 806 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
| The Monarch | A4 | 792 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Des Plaines of Chicago, IL is the A2 Model starting from $2,145 at The Monarch. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Des Plaines is currently $2,533. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Monarch | A2 | $2,145 |
| Kingston Pointe Apartments | A1 - One Bedroom One Bath | $2,169 |
| River 595 | Ludwig | $2,266 |
| Welkin Apartments | A1 | $2,293 |
| Ellison | A4 | $2,515 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,533.
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 $2,715 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 1,040 sq ft.
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