
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Norma Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $900 (30 Rentals)
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931 S Cora St, Unit 3W

1115 Holiday Ln, Unit 15

488 E 5th Ct, Unit B

165 Dover Dr

ReNew Des Plaines North & South

465 Oak St
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Buckingham

1425 Ashland Ave, Unit AD

1725 Howard Ave, Unit 201

1779 Rand Rd

The Wright Building

Park Lane Apartments

ReNew Des Plaines North
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1376-1384 Brown St

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Greenfield Square Apartments

1475 Ashland Ave

1509 Brown St

1105 Holiday Ln

1014 E Prairie Ave
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363 Hawthorne Cir, Unit 5

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Orion Prospect

Huntington Square

1355 W Touhy Ave

16 W Busse Ave

7195 Barry St

Windsor Courts
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637 W Pickwick Ct

10450 Ann Ct
Norma, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norma Studio Apartments | $1,984 | $1,200 | $3,030 |
| Norma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $1,200 | $3,804 |
| Norma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $1,650 | $4,877 |
| Norma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,953 | $2,165 | $9,558 |
| Norma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,850 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Norma Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL.
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Cheapest Available Norma Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Norma area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Orion Prospect priced from $1,464. Huntington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Norma apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Prospect | Kenwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,464 |
| Huntington Square | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| ReNew Des Plaines North & South | Des Plaines North - 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,089 |
| Ellison | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,187 |
| HQ Residences Apartments | HQ-1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,234 |
| River 595 | Ludwig | 1BR,1BA | $2,286 |
| The Dawson | J1 ALT | Studio,1BA | $2,375 |
| Buckingham | a3-buck | 1BR,1BA | $2,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norma, IL
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norma area is the $2.56 price per square foot 318 Model at Lions Park Row in the in the Westgate neighborhood starting from $4,695. The second greatest value Norma apartment is the B6 Model at Welkin Apartments starting at $3,308 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norma apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Park Row | 318 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.56 |
| Welkin Apartments | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Buckingham | b4-buck | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| ReNew Des Plaines North & South | Des Plaines North - 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.26 |
| River 595 | Ludwig | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 488 E 5th Ct, Unit B | 488 E 5th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 931 S Cora St, Unit 3W | 931 S Cora St | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Dawson | J1 ALT | Studio ,1BA | $3.56 |
| Huntington Square | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Orion Prospect | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorma, Des Plaines, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Norma, Des Plaines, IL
Terrace Elementary School
Maine West High School
Algonquin Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norma Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Norma Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Norma Apartment is $1,464 at Orion Prospect.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Norma Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Norma is starting from $1,909 at ReNew Des Plaines North & South.
What is the most affordable Norma Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Norma Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lions Park Row and starts from $4,295.
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