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property at 16046 Fairfield Dr

$2,700

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$2,700
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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16046 Fairfield Dr

PlainfieldIL60586
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13926 South Route 59
2 Bedroom Apartments

13926 South Route 59

13926 S Route 59Plainfield, IL 60544
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Lincolnshire Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincolnshire Court

15002 Wood Farm RdPlainfield, IL 60544
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14013 South Kelly Avenue
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

14013 South Kelly Avenue

2211 Kelly StPlainfield, IL 60544
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property at 21509 Georgetown Dr

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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21509 Georgetown Dr

PlainfieldIL60544
property at 24358 Leski Ln

$2,600

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$2,600
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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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24358 Leski Ln

PlainfieldIL60585

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property at 2513 Dickens Dr

$2,295

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$2,295
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$2,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2513 Dickens Dr

AuroraIL60503

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 21558 Eich Dr

$2,665

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$2,665
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$2,665

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

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21558 Eich Dr

Crest HillIL60403

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Plainfield, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainfield, IL

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Plainfield, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Prairie Knoll$2,851$1,35027
Riverbrook Estates$14,680$1,89512

Cheapest Available Plainfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainfield, IL is a Studio unit found at The Woodlands of Crest Hill in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood priced from $1,219. The Birches Apartments in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,305. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Woodlands of Crest HillStudio CStudio,1BA$1,219
The Birches Apartments1s1BR,1BA$1,305
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
The Reserve at SummerfieldThe Adler1BR,1BA$1,566
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 1022BR,1BA$1,650
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II1BR,1BA$1,681
Springs At OswegoStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,712
Sixteen30S1Studio,1BA$1,752
Echelon OswegoA1.11BR,1BA$1,785
Enclave at 127thA11BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IL

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $1.95 price per square foot 4BR Garden Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing in the in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood starting from $3,370. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft starting at $3,600 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing4BR Garden4BR,2.5BA$1.95
Home at AshcroftDouglas BF3BR,2BA$2.24
Ashwood Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.20
River Run at Napervillecypress2BR,2.5BA$2.01
Remington Apartment HomesIntuition3BR,2BA$2.02
Village Place ApartmentsSpruce2BR,2BA$2.11
Willow + Wren ApartmentsReserve2BR,2BA$2.02
Springs At Oswego1 BR Designer Overlook1BR,1BA$2.13
The Reserve at SummerfieldThe Adler1BR,1BA$1.96
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II1BR,1BA$2.15

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plainfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plainfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plainfield is at The Woodlands of Crest Hill listed at $1,219.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment is $1,305 at The Birches Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plainfield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plainfield is starting from $1,649 at The Woodlands of Crest Hill.

What is the most affordable Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs At Oswego and starts from $2,650.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.