1422 Oakwood Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Plaines Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $1,000 (22 Rentals)
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488 E 5th Ct, Unit B
488 E 5th CtDes Plaines, IL 60016
1374 E Algonquin Rd
Des PlainesIL60016
465 Oak St
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$1,7501 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
1425 Ashland Ave, Unit AD
1425 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$1,750
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$1,750
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1004 S River Rd, Unit 304
1004 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$1,850
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$1,850
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1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 201
1639 Oakwood AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1779 Rand Rd
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1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit C3
1653 Oakwood Ave
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1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit TWO BEDROOMS - 2C
1653 Oakwood Ave
Des PlainesIL60016
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$1,950
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1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2B
1653 Oakwood AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 403
1639 Oakwood Ave
Des PlainesIL60016
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$2,0252 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
1425 Ashland Ave, Unit AD2
1425 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$2,056 - $6,469Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Monarch
150 N East River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$2,141 - $5,418Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Buckingham
750 E Northwest HwyDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$2,237 - $3,7011 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 20
Kingston Pointe Apartments
1646 River StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$2,247 - $4,847Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ellison
1555 Ellinwood AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$2,359 - $4,464Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Welkin Apartments
1425 Ellinwood AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$2,396 - $5,2011 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
River 595
595 S Des Plaines River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1 Bedroom Apartments
The Wright Building
712-716 Lee StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1 Bedroom Apartments
1376-1384 Brown St
1376-1384 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1475 Ashland Ave
1475 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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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 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Des Plaines Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Des Plaines area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Buckingham priced from $2,141. Ellison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,247. Here are the most affordable Downtown Des Plaines apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Buckingham | a1a-buck | 1BR,1BA | $2,141 |
| Ellison | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,247 |
| The Monarch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| River 595 | Wright w/ Den | 2BR,2BA | $2,868 |
| Welkin Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3,062 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Plaines, IL
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Des Plaines area is the $1.92 price per square foot Wright w/ Den Model at River 595 in the in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $2,838. The second greatest value Downtown Des Plaines apartment is the B6 Model at Welkin Apartments starting at $3,294 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Des Plaines apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| River 595 | Wright w/ Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Welkin Apartments | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| 1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2B | 1653 Oakwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 1004 S River Rd, Unit 304 | 1004 S River Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 201 | 1639 Oakwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 488 E 5th Ct, Unit B | 488 E 5th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Buckingham | a1a-buck | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| The Monarch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Ellison | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Des Plaines Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Des Plaines Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Des Plaines Apartment is $2,141 at Buckingham.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Des Plaines Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Des Plaines is starting from $2,728 at The Monarch.
What is the most affordable Downtown Des Plaines Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Des Plaines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Monarch and starts from $3,361.
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