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150 N East River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1646 River StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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595 S Des Plaines River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1425 Ellinwood AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1555 Ellinwood AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1396 Brown St, Unit 2
1396 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Plaza Des Plaines
901-905 Center StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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677 S River Rd
677 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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397 Alles
397 AllesDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Metropolitan Square Condo
656 Pearson StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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VNM LLC Designated Series E
1433 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Towne Center
1600 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Jefferson Walk West
1470-1480 Jefferson StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Library Courte Condominiums
750-770 Pearson StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1595 Ashland Ave
1595 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Riverwalk North
545 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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895-897 Graceland Ave
895-897 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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900 S Des Plaines River Rd
900 S Des Plaines River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1328 Webford Ave
1328 Webford AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Pearson House
1436 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Meridian East
1476 Perry StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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476 Alles St
476 Alles StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1641-1653 Thacker St
1641-1653 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1454 Ashland Ave
1454 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Thacker Point Condominiums
1660 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1409-1411 Ashland Ave
1409-1411 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1026 S River Rd
1026 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1477 Thacker St
1477 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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425-433 Laurel Ave
425-433 Laurel AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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900 Center St
900 Center StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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435 Alles St
435 Alles StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1348 Brown St
1348 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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463 Alles St
463 Alles StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1636 Ashland Ave
1636 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1649 Ashland Ave
1649 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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415-419 Alles St
415-419 Alles StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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835 Pearson St
835 Pearson StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1653 Oakwood Ave
1653 Oakwood AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1639 Oakwood Ave
1639 Oakwood AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1611 Ashland Ave
1611 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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426 Alles St
426 Alles StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1515-1517 Ashland Ave
1515-1517 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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The Wright Building
712-716 Lee StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1376-1384 Brown St
1376-1384 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Buckingham
750 E Northwest HwyDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Des Plaines Tower
880 Lee StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1385 Brown St
1385 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1244 E Washington
1244 E Washington StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1210 E Washington St
1210 E Washington StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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933 Graceland Ave
933 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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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 | $2,467 | $2,121 | $3,589 |
| Metropolitan Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $1,685 | $3,868 |
| Metropolitan Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,088 | $1,850 | $4,877 |
| Metropolitan Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,908 | $2,800 | $4,917 |
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Cheapest Available Metropolitan Square Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metropolitan Square area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Monarch priced from $2,145. River 595 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,266. Here are the most affordable Metropolitan Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monarch | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,145 |
| River 595 | Ludwig | 1BR,1BA | $2,266 |
| Welkin Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,364 |
| Buckingham | a3-buck | 1BR,1BA | $2,410 |
| Ellison | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,515 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Square, IL
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metropolitan Square area is the $2.57 price per square foot b6-buck Model at Buckingham in the in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $2,921. The second greatest value Metropolitan Square apartment is the Ludwig Model at River 595 starting at $2,266 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metropolitan Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham | b6-buck | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| River 595 | Ludwig | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 1396 Brown St, Unit 2 | 1396 Brown St | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Ellison | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Welkin Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| The Monarch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metropolitan Square Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment is $2,145 at The Monarch.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metropolitan Square is starting from $2,515 at Buckingham.
What is the most affordable Metropolitan Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Metropolitan Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Monarch and starts from $3,369.
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