
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Square Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (54 Rentals)


Ellison

Kingston Pointe Apartments

The Monarch

River 595

Welkin Apartments

1285 Washington St, Unit #8, Unit #8

1425 Ashland Ave, Unit na

800 Graceland Ave

Plaza Des Plaines
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1641-1653 Thacker St

1231 Harding Ave

895-897 Graceland Ave

550 Graceland Ave

Perry Lane

1266 Washington St

471-475 Laurel Ave

677 S River Rd

175 S River Rd

1409-1411 Ashland Ave
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1510 Willow Ave

905 Graceland Ave

1330 Perry St

754 E 5th Ct

1515-1517 Ashland Ave

1471 W Ashland Ave

796-800 Graceland Ave

425-433 Laurel Ave

1244 Brown St

The Waterford of Des Plaines
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784 E 5th Ct

The Viking Apartments

1380 Jefferson St

1283-1285 Washington St

Bay Colony Condominiums

1328 Webford Ave

778 E 5th Ct

398 Oak St

828 Graceland Ave

1327 Brown St
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1348 Brown St

Library Courte Condominiums

394 Graceland Ave

1611 Ashland Ave

The Wright Building

1376-1384 Brown St

1475 Ashland Ave

455 Graceland Ave

1362 Jefferson St

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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 | $2,438 | $1,627 | $3,728 |
Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,548 | $1,785 | $4,274 |
| Metropolitan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $1,850 | $6,651 |
| Metropolitan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,161 | $2,800 | $6,072 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Metropolitan Square Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL.
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Largest Available Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Metropolitan Square area of Chicago, IL is found at Kingston Pointe Apartments and is listed at 1,025 square feet priced from $2,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Pointe Apartments | A6 - One Bedroom with Den One Bath | 1,025 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
| Ellison | B8 | 921 Sq Ft | $2,859 |
| Welkin Apartments | A6 | 806 Sq Ft | $2,363 |
| Buckingham | a1a-buck | 743 Sq Ft | $2,041 |
Cheapest Available Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Metropolitan Square of Chicago, IL is the a1a-buck Model starting from $2,041 at Buckingham. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Metropolitan Square is currently $2,548. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham | a1a-buck | $2,041 |
| Kingston Pointe Apartments | A4 - One Bedroom One Bath | $2,276 |
| Welkin Apartments | A5 | $2,363 |
| Ellison | B4 | $2,524 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMetropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Metropolitan Square with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Metropolitan Square is at Buckingham listed at $2,041.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Metropolitan Square is $2,548.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Metropolitan Square is a 1,025 square feet unit starting from $2,350 at Kingston Pointe Apartments.
What is the average size for Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Metropolitan Square is currently 813 sq ft.
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