1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Square Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL (50 Rentals)

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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 |
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Metropolitan Square Studio Apartments | $1,977 | $1,100 | $3,093 |
Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $1,550 | $3,721 |
Metropolitan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,223 | $2,025 | $5,134 |
Metropolitan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,546 | $3,327 | $5,803 |
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There are currently 50 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 The Monarch and is listed at 792 square feet priced from $2,071. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Monarch | A4 | 792 Sq Ft | $2,071 |
Des Plaines Tower | 1 Bed 1 Bath - (No W/D in unit) | 766 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
Ellison | B4 | 754 Sq Ft | $2,528 |
Cheapest Available Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Metropolitan Square of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bed 1 Bath - (No W/D in unit) Model starting from $1,695 at Des Plaines Tower. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Metropolitan Square is currently $2,563. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Des Plaines Tower | 1 Bed 1 Bath - (No W/D in unit) | $1,695 |
Buckingham | a1b-buck | $1,914 |
The Monarch | A4 | $2,071 |
Ellison | B4 | $2,682 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMetropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL
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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 $2,563.
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 792 square feet unit starting from $2,071 at The Monarch.
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