
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Lee Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (50 Rentals)


Welkin Apartments

River 595

Ellison

488 E 5th Ct

800 Graceland Ave

1348 Brown St

748 E 5th Ct

647 Metropolitan Way

Plaza Des Plaines
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1348 Brown St

1754 E Oakton St

550 Graceland Ave

1330 Perry St

1327 Brown St

754 E 5th Ct

1725 Howard Ave

796-800 Graceland Ave

1409-1411 Ashland Ave

835 Fairmont Ct
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828 Graceland Ave

1515-1517 Ashland Ave

784 E 5th Ct

The Viking Apartments

The Waterford of Des Plaines

1328 Webford Ave

1611 Ashland Ave

Perry Lane

471-475 Laurel Ave

1380 Jefferson St
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1641-1653 Thacker St

Library Courte Condominiums

895-897 Graceland Ave

778 E 5th Ct

677 S River Rd

905 Graceland Ave

1244 Brown St

1471 W Ashland Ave

425-433 Laurel Ave

The Wright Building
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1376-1384 Brown St

1475 Ashland Ave

790 Lee St

Henrich House

1764 E Oakton St

455 Graceland Ave

1774 E Oakton St

Midtown Crossing Apartments

1362 Jefferson St

Des Plaines Tower
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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 | $2,273 | $2,241 | $2,306 |
Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,400 | $3,343 |
| Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,019 | $1,550 | $4,262 |
| Lee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Largest Available Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Lee area of Chicago, IL is found at Ellison and is listed at 921 square feet priced from $2,690. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison | A8D | 921 Sq Ft | $2,690 |
| River 595 | Ludwig | 860 Sq Ft | $2,092 |
| Welkin Apartments | A7 | 821 Sq Ft | $2,912 |
Cheapest Available Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Lee of Chicago, IL is the Ludwig Model starting from $2,092 at River 595. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lee is currently $2,490. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| River 595 | Ludwig | $2,092 |
| Ellison | A6 | $2,455 |
| Welkin Apartments | A1 | $2,486 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lee Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Lee Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lee is $2,490.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Lee Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lee is a 921 square feet unit starting from $2,690 at Ellison.
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