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Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Des Plaines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Plaines, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Orion Prospect in the Bristol Park neighborhood priced from $1,364. The Pavilion in the O'Hare neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,388. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Plaines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orion ProspectEdison1BR,1BA$1,364
The PavilionSC Renovation 2Studio,1BA$1,388
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsColonial 11BR,1BA$1,415
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,440
Park Ridge CommonsSEVEN601BR,1BA$1,449
Des Plaines TowerStudio - (No W/D in Unit)Studio,1BA$1,450
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,456
The ElementCedar1BR,1BA$1,463

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Plaines area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane in the in the North Northfield neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Des Plaines apartment is the White Oak Model at Glen Oaks Commons starting at $1,855 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Near North Suburban Cook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Des Plaines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.52
Glen Oaks CommonsWhite Oak2BR,2BA$1.61
10380 Michael Todd Terrace, Unit 2E10380 Michael Todd Terrace2BR,1BA$1.55
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Split2BR,2BA$1.83
8614 W Berwyn Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.70
1401 Carol St, Unit 11401 Carol St2BR,1BA$1.90
Courtyards On The Park2x1 Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.74
Mount Prospect Greens2x1AR - Renovated Evanston2BR,1BA$1.90
488 E 5th Ct, Unit B488 E 5th Ct1BR,1BA$1.75
9058 N Cumberland Ave, Unit G E9058 N Cumberland Ave1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Plaines

What type of rentals are currently available in Des Plaines?

There are currently 813 Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL with pricing that ranges from $995 to $10,169. There are also 101 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Plaines ranging from $1,300 to $5,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Des Plaines ranges from $1,300 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,061.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Des Plaines?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Des Plaines range from $1,781 to $7,662, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $4,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,141.

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