
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lee Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (55 Rentals)


Ellison

1454 Ashland Ave

1623-1639 Ashland Ave

The Viking Apartments

Riverwalk North

450 Alles St

The Cambria

1299 Brown St

835 Pearson St
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Thacker Point Condominiums

1641-1653 Thacker St

1026 S Des Plaines River Rd

1639 Oakwood Ave

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

Pearson Point

1471 Brown St

1636 Ashland Ave

Zeman Portfolio - Town and Country

1261 Brown St

1316 Brown St

Metropolitan Square Condo

1417 Ashland Ave
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825 Pearson St

960 S River Rd

1405 Ashland Ave

1497-1509 Brown St

1477 Thacker St

1471 W Ashland Ave

900 S Des Plaines River Rd

1653 Oakwood Ave

The Oakwood

1465-1469 Ashland Ave
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1551 Ashland Ave

1649 Ashland Ave

Pearson House

1288 Perry St

1591 Thacker St

1425 Ashland Ave

1525 Thacker St

900 Center St

550 Graceland Ave

463 Alles 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 | $2,243 | $2,183 | $2,306 |
| Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $1,400 | $3,023 |
| Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,848 | $1,550 | $4,204 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lee Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL.
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Largest Available Lee Studio Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welkin Apartments | S1 | 604 Sq Ft | $2,183 |
Cheapest Available Lee Studio Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Welkin Apartments | S1 | $2,183 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLee, Des Plaines, IL
Ranked #4
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 $2,243.
What is the largest available Studio Lee Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lee is a 604 square feet unit starting from $2,183 at Welkin Apartments.
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