Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metropolitan Square Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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The Wright Building
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The Wright Building

712-716 Lee StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1376 Brown
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1376 Brown

1376-1384 Brown StDes Plaines, IL 60016

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Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metropolitan Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metropolitan Square area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Des Plaines Tower priced from $1,395. Glen Oaks Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,480. Here are the most affordable Metropolitan Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Des Plaines TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1,480
Park Ridge CommonsSIX501BR,1BA$1,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolitan Square, IL

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metropolitan Square area is the $2.37 price per square foot b5b-buck Model at Buckingham in the in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $2,565. The second greatest value Metropolitan Square apartment is the English Oak Model at Glen Oaks Commons starting at $1,480 with a $1.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Buckinghamb5b-buck2BR,2BA$2.37
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1.97
Welkin ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.16
EllisonB51BR,1BA$3.22
Park Ridge CommonsSIX501BR,1BA$2.54
Des Plaines TowerStudioStudio ,1BA$2.49
Legacy CrossingsAlcoveStudio ,1BA$3.11
The MonarchS2Studio ,1BA$3.44

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Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL

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Among neighborhoods in Des Plaines, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metropolitan Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Metropolitan Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Metropolitan Square is at Des Plaines Tower listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolitan Square Apartment is $1,480 at Glen Oaks Commons.

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 $1,839 at Park Ridge Commons.

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