Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Square Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (161 Rentals)

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property at 172 N East River Rd

$3,300

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$3,300
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$3,300

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 15

172 N East River Rd

Des PlainesIL60016

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property at 1384 Brown St

$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1384 Brown St

Des PlainesIL60016

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Plaza Des Plaines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Des Plaines

901-905 Center StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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River Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pointe

650-675 Pearson StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Jefferson Walk
3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Walk

1470-1480 Jefferson StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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River Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

River Court

603 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Riverwalk North
Studio Apartments

Riverwalk North

545 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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550 Ida St
Studio Apartments

550 Ida St

550 Ida StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Meridian East
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian East

1476 Perry StDes Plaines, IL 60016

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677 S River Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

677 S River Rd

677 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1633 River St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1633 River St

1633 River StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1433 Perry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1433 Perry St

1433 Perry StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1675 Mill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1675 Mill St

1675 Mill StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1670 Mill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1670 Mill St

1670 Mill StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1471 Brown St
Studio Apartments

1471 Brown St

1471 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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555 Graceland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 Graceland Ave

555 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016

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550 Graceland Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

550 Graceland Ave

550 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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463 Alles St
Studio Apartments

463 Alles St

463 Alles StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1702 Mill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1702 Mill St

1702 Mill StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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711 S River Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

711 S River Rd

711 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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459-465 Oak St
2 Bedroom Apartments

459-465 Oak St

459-465 Oak StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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476 Alles St
Studio Apartments

476 Alles St

476 Alles StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1685 Mill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1685 Mill St

1685 Mill StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Perry Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

Perry Lane

1389 Perry StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1380 Jefferson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1380 Jefferson St

1380 Jefferson StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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435 Alles St
Studio Apartments

435 Alles St

435 Alles StDes Plaines, IL 60016

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Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL

Ranked #2

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Chicago, Illinois. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Pet Friendly Rating

This neighborhood is now ranked as one of the A-list submarkets for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Metropolitan Square

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Metropolitan Square area of Des Plaines, IL?

As of today, August 28, 2026, there are currently 161 available Metropolitan Square apartments priced from $1,495 to $5,663, with an average monthly rent of $2,735.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Metropolitan Square ranges from $1,495 to $3,677 with an average monthly rent of $2,480.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Metropolitan Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Metropolitan Square range from $1,850 to $4,201. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,980.

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