
Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Square Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (162 Rentals)


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River 595

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1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2B

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1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 201

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1004 S River Rd, Unit 304

1670 Mill St, Unit 404
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1285 Washington St, Unit #8

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

1425 Ashland Ave, Unit na

1004 S River Rd, Unit 102

1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit C3

397 Alles St

1779 Rand Rd

647 Metropolitan Way

656 Pearson St

430 Oak St
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1378 Perry St

850 Lexington Cir W

799 Graceland Ave

Plaza Des Plaines

Metropolitan Square Condo

River Pointe

Jefferson Walk West

River Court

Riverwalk North

659 South River Road
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550 Ida St

Meridian East

677 S River Rd

1497-1509 Brown St

1633 River St

1433 Perry St

1675 Mill St

Library Courte Condominiums

1670 Mill St

1471 Brown St
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555 Graceland Ave

Multi-Family Bldg

550 Graceland Ave

463 Alles St

1702 Mill St

711 S River Rd

459-465 Oak St

1685 Mill St

476 Alles St

Perry Lane
Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Metropolitan Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Square Studio Apartments | $2,487 | $2,247 | $3,090 |
| Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $1,785 | $4,589 |
| Metropolitan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,154 | $1,750 | $7,202 |
| Metropolitan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,333 | $2,800 | $6,469 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMetropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL
Ranked #2
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 price range for One Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Metropolitan Square ranges from $1,785 to $4,589 with an average monthly rent of $2,615.
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 $1,750 to $7,202. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,154.
How expensive are Metropolitan Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 17 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Metropolitan Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,800 to $6,469 - averaging $4,333 for the location.
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