
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Plaines Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (62 Rentals)


Ellison

The Monarch

Welkin Apartments

550 Ida St

960 S River Rd

1525 Thacker St

835 Pearson St

1417 Ashland Ave

1649 Ashland Ave
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1316 Brown St

1653 Oakwood Ave

Pearson Point

900 S Des Plaines River Rd

1639 Oakwood Ave

1623-1639 Ashland Ave

1255 Washington St

825 Pearson St

1287 Brown St

429 Western Ave
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463 Alles St

1595 Ashland Ave

550 Graceland Ave

1636 Ashland Ave

1551 Ashland Ave

900 Center St

386 Alles Ave

394 Alles St

1497-1509 Brown St

400-416 Laurel Ave
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1282 Washington St

1471 Brown St

Thacker Point Condominiums

1477 Thacker St

1405 Ashland Ave

Metropolitan Square Condo

The Cambria

1471 W Ashland Ave

Pearson House

476 Alles St
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The Viking Apartments

1591 Thacker St

397 Alles

1288 Perry St

1465-1469 Ashland Ave

1261 Brown St

426 Alles St

1454 Ashland Ave

1299 Brown St
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 | $2,303 | $1,623 | $3,519 |
| Downtown Des Plaines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $1,400 | $4,530 |
| Downtown Des Plaines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $2,146 | $6,802 |
| Downtown Des Plaines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,090 | $2,800 | $6,072 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 62 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 Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown Des Plaines area of Chicago, IL is found at Ellison and is listed at 638 square feet priced from $2,325. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison | A2 | 638 Sq Ft | $2,325 |
| Welkin Apartments | S1 | 604 Sq Ft | $2,022 |
| The Monarch | S2 | 499 Sq Ft | $1,623 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Des Plaines Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown Des Plaines of Chicago, IL is the S2 Model starting from $1,623 at The Monarch. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Des Plaines is currently $2,303. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Monarch | S2 | $1,623 |
| Welkin Apartments | S1 | $2,022 |
| Ellison | A2 | $2,325 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown Des Plaines Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Des Plaines with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown Des Plaines is at The Monarch listed at $1,623.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown Des Plaines Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown Des Plaines is $2,303.
What is the largest available Studio Downtown Des Plaines Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Des Plaines is a 638 square feet unit starting from $2,325 at Ellison.
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