
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lee Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (53 Rentals)


Welkin Apartments

835 Pearson St

1288 Perry St

1591 Thacker St

1639 Oakwood Ave

1471 W Ashland Ave

900 S Des Plaines River Rd

1653 Oakwood Ave

The Oakwood
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1551 Ashland Ave

1649 Ashland Ave

Pearson House

1454 Ashland Ave

1623-1639 Ashland Ave

The Viking Apartments

Riverwalk North

450 Alles St

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1299 Brown St

Thacker Point Condominiums

1641-1653 Thacker St

1026 S Des Plaines River Rd

429 Western Ave

1222 Brown St

476 Alles St

1287 Brown St

1744 E Oakton St

1271 Brown St
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550 Ida St

1365 Ashland Ave

1525 Thacker St

900 Center St

550 Graceland Ave

463 Alles St

1595 Ashland Ave

Pearson Point

1471 Brown St

1636 Ashland Ave
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1261 Brown St

1316 Brown St

Metropolitan Square Condo

1417 Ashland Ave

825 Pearson St

960 S River Rd

1405 Ashland Ave

1497-1509 Brown St

1477 Thacker St
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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 | $2,220 | $2,127 | $2,325 |
| Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $1,400 | $2,859 |
| Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $1,850 | $3,551 |
| Lee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,972 | $9,972 | $9,972 |
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Largest Available Lee Studio Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison | A2 | 638 Sq Ft | $2,325 |
Cheapest Available Lee Studio Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Ellison | A2 | $2,325 |
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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 Studio Lee Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Studio Lee Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Lee is $2,220.
What is the largest available Studio Lee Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lee is a 638 square feet unit starting from $2,325 at Ellison.
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