
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Square Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (57 Rentals)


Ellison

The Monarch

Kingston Pointe Apartments

River 595

Welkin Apartments

931 S Cora St, Unit 3W

1425 Ashland Ave, Unit AD

465 Oak St

1509 Brown St
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430 Western Ave

Plaza Des Plaines

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
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1409-1411 Ashland Ave

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
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The Waterford of Des Plaines

1244 Brown St

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
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828 Graceland Ave

1327 Brown St

1348 Brown St

1611 Ashland Ave

Library Courte Condominiums

394 Graceland Ave

The Wright Building

1376-1384 Brown St

1475 Ashland Ave

455 Graceland Ave
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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 | $1,953 | $1,200 | $3,030 |
Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $1,200 | $4,152 |
| Metropolitan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,054 | $1,850 | $4,877 |
| Metropolitan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,363 | $2,800 | $6,311 |
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There are currently 57 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 Buckingham and is listed at 960 square feet priced from $2,415. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham | a3-buck | 960 Sq Ft | $2,415 |
| Ellison | A8D | 921 Sq Ft | $2,765 |
| River 595 | Ludwig | 860 Sq Ft | $2,266 |
| The Monarch | A4 | 792 Sq Ft | $2,265 |
Cheapest Available Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Metropolitan Square of Chicago, IL is the A1 Model starting from $2,225 at The Monarch. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Metropolitan Square is currently $2,542. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Monarch | A1 | $2,225 |
| River 595 | Ludwig | $2,266 |
| Buckingham | a3-buck | $2,415 |
| Ellison | A8D | $2,765 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMetropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,542.
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 960 square feet unit starting from $2,415 at Buckingham.
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 806 sq ft.
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