Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Des Plaines Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $1,900 (5 Rentals)

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Downtown Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Des Plaines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Des Plaines area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Des Plaines Tower priced from $1,450. Buckingham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,985. Here are the most affordable Downtown Des Plaines apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Des Plaines TowerStudio - (No W/D in Unit)Studio,1BA$1,450
Buckinghama3-buck1BR,1BA$1,985
The MonarchA41BR,1BA$2,066

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Plaines, IL

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Des Plaines area is the $2.22 price per square foot A5 - One Bedroom One Bath Model at Kingston Pointe Apartments in the in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $2,230. The second greatest value Downtown Des Plaines apartment is the a3-buck Model at Buckingham starting at $1,985 with a $2.07 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kingston Pointe ApartmentsA5 - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.22
Buckinghama3-buck1BR,1BA$2.07
1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2011639 Oakwood Ave2BR,1BA$2.06
River 595Ludwig1BR,1BA$2.75
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.75
The MonarchA41BR,1BA$2.61
EllisonB51BR,1BA$3.21
Welkin ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$3.62
Des Plaines TowerStudio - (No W/D in Unit)Studio ,1BA$2.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Des Plaines

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Des Plaines?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Plaines, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $4,951. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Des Plaines ranging from $1,900 to $5,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Des Plaines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Des Plaines ranges from $1,900 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,477.

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