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


Kingston Pointe Apartments

Welkin Apartments

River 595

Ellison

800 Graceland Ave

647 Metropolitan Way

Plaza Des Plaines

1641-1653 Thacker St

1330 Perry St
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754 E 5th Ct

1515-1517 Ashland Ave

1471 W Ashland Ave

796-800 Graceland Ave

425-433 Laurel Ave

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

The Waterford of Des Plaines

1244 Brown St

1380 Jefferson St

784 E 5th Ct

The Viking Apartments

1283-1285 Washington St

Bay Colony Condominiums

1328 Webford Ave
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778 E 5th Ct

398 Oak St

828 Graceland Ave

1327 Brown St

1348 Brown St

Library Courte Condominiums

1611 Ashland Ave

394 Graceland Ave

1231 Harding Ave

895-897 Graceland Ave
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550 Graceland Ave

Perry Lane

The Wright Building

1376-1384 Brown St

1475 Ashland Ave

Buckingham

455 Graceland Ave

1362 Jefferson St

Midtown Crossing Apartments

790 Lee 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 | $2,389 | $1,946 | $3,298 |
Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $1,495 | $3,827 |
| Metropolitan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,112 | $1,850 | $4,262 |
| Metropolitan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,881 | $2,350 | $4,994 |
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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 Ellison and is listed at 921 square feet priced from $2,690. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison | A8D | 921 Sq Ft | $2,690 |
| River 595 | Ludwig | 860 Sq Ft | $2,092 |
| Welkin Apartments | A7 | 821 Sq Ft | $2,912 |
| The Monarch | A4 | 792 Sq Ft | $2,142 |
Cheapest Available Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Metropolitan Square of Chicago, IL is the Ludwig Model starting from $2,092 at River 595. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Metropolitan Square is currently $2,613. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| River 595 | Ludwig | $2,092 |
| The Monarch | A1 | $2,103 |
| Ellison | A6 | $2,455 |
| Welkin Apartments | A1 | $2,492 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartments
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 $2,613.
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 921 square feet unit starting from $2,690 at Ellison.
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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