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


Ellison

The Monarch

Kingston Pointe Apartments

River 595

Welkin Apartments

488 E 5th Ct, Unit B

1374 E Algonquin Rd

1425 Ashland Ave, Unit AD

465 Oak St
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Plaza Des Plaines

1283-1285 Washington St

905 Graceland Ave

1348 Brown St

1380 Jefferson St

1515-1517 Ashland Ave

784 E 5th Ct

1641-1653 Thacker St

1611 Ashland Ave

778 E 5th Ct
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398 Oak St

677 S River Rd

471-475 Laurel Ave

1328 Webford Ave

1266 Washington St

1471 W Ashland Ave

Perry Lane

Library Courte Condominiums

The Waterford of Des Plaines

425-433 Laurel Ave
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754 E 5th Ct

895-897 Graceland Ave

The Viking Apartments

1510 Willow Ave

828 Graceland Ave

394 Graceland Ave

1330 Perry St

1409-1411 Ashland Ave

175 S River Rd

550 Graceland Ave
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1231 Harding Ave

796-800 Graceland Ave

1244 Brown St

1327 Brown St

The Wright Building

1376-1384 Brown St

1475 Ashland Ave

790 Lee St

Henrich House

1244 E Washington
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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 | $2,474 | $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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 54 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 $2,770. 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 | $2,770 |
| The Monarch | A4 | 792 Sq Ft | $2,265 |
| Buckingham | a1a-buck | 743 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham | a1a-buck | $2,141 |
| The Monarch | A1 | $2,250 |
| Ellison | A8D | $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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