
Apartments for Rent in the Lee Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (148 Rentals)


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River 595

Welkin Apartments

488 E 5th Ct, Unit B, Unit B

850 Lexington Cir W

1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit TWO BEDROOMS - 1639-2C, Unit TWO BEDROOMS - 1639-2C

880 Lee St, Unit 212

1425 Ashland Ave, Unit na

1725 Howard Ave, Unit 201
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1004 S River Rd, Unit 302

1004 S River Rd, Unit 102

1004 S River Rd, Unit 402

1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit C3

1004 S River Rd, Unit 102

1004 S River Rd, Unit 201

1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 403

1004 S River Rd, Unit 103

1004 S River Rd, Unit 203

1779 Rand Rd
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1023 S Wolf Rd

1052 Margret St

1080 Bogart St

800 Graceland Ave

799 Graceland Ave

850 Lexington Cir W

656 Pearson St

1670 Mill St

Plaza Des Plaines

The Oakwood
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1365 Ashland Ave

905 Graceland Ave

895-897 Graceland Ave

1405 Ashland Ave

1409-1411 Ashland Ave

1417 Ashland Ave

Sienna

VNM LLC Designated Series E

900 Center St

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1471 W Ashland Ave

1465-1469 Ashland Ave

828 Graceland Ave

1454 Ashland Ave

820 Graceland Ave

Pearson Point

The Waterford of Des Plaines

Pearson House

796-800 Graceland Ave

1515-1517 Ashland Ave
Lee, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Studio Apartments | $2,220 | $2,127 | $2,325 |
| Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $1,400 | $2,859 |
| Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $1,850 | $3,492 |
| Lee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,992 | $9,992 | $9,992 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLee, Des Plaines, IL
Ranked #4
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lee, Des Plaines, IL
Forest Elementary School
Maine West High School
Algonquin Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lee
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Lee Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Lee ranges from $1,400 to $2,859 with an average monthly rent of $2,362.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Lee cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Lee range from $1,850 to $3,492. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,928.
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