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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 16 W Busse Ave in the Westgate neighborhood priced from $1,095. The Pavilion in the O'Hare neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,363. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Plaines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 W Busse Aveunit 11BR,1BA$1,095
The PavilionSAStudio,1BA$1,363
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1,390
Mount Prospect Greens1x1BP - Partial Renovated Arlington1BR,1BA$1,399
The ElementCedar1BR,1BA$1,428
Orion ProspectKenwood1BR,1BA$1,467
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 11BR,1BA$1,475
Orion ParkViewMonroe1BR,1BA$1,496
Park Ridge CommonsSEVEN601BR,1BA$1,499
Legacy CrossingsHoldenStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Plaines area is the $1.17 price per square foot 851 N Northwest Hwy Model at 851 N Northwest Hwy, Unit 2 in the starting from $2,840. The second greatest value Des Plaines apartment is the B9 - Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Kingston Pointe Apartments starting at $3,234 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Metropolitan Square 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.
851 N Northwest Hwy, Unit 2851 N Northwest Hwy3BR,2BA$1.17
Kingston Pointe ApartmentsB9 - Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.83
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.48
512 W Ida Ct, Unit 2512 W Ida Ct3BR,1.5BA$1.92
Courtyards On The Park2x1 Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.87
1230 Carol St, Unit B1230 Carol St2BR,1BA$2.00
1302 Carol St, Unit B1302 Carol St2BR,1BA$2.00
Mount Prospect Greens2x1AR - Renovated Evanston2BR,1BA$1.89
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsColonial 11BR,1BA$1.78
The Eclipse at 1450Willow1BR,1BA$1.97

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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 $1,095 to $10,890. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Plaines ranging from $1,400 to $4,950.

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 $1,400 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,828.

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 $1,891 to $5,513, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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