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property at 21343 Earhart Ct

$2,475

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$2,475
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$2,475

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21343 Earhart Ct

PlainfieldIL60544

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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 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 2417 Essington Rd

$2,295

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$2,295
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$2,295

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2417 Essington Rd

JolietIL60435
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

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Plainfield, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainfield, IL

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

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$2,809$1,35012
Riverbrook Estates$14,692$1,8958

Cheapest Available Plainfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainfield, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Willow Run of Crest Hill in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood priced from $1,359. The Woodlands of Crest Hill in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,384. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress 31BR,1BA$1,384
Springs At OswegoStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,520
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 1022BR,1BA$1,650
HighPoint Community ApartmentsYellowstone1BR,1BA$1,666
Sixteen30S1Studio,1BA$1,692
Glenmuir of Naperville ApartmentsAviemore- Upper1BR,1BA$1,699
Springs at Lily Cache CreekStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,702
Remington Apartment HomesSerenity1BR,1BA$1,745
The Legacy Apartments1 Bedroom LG1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IL

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $2.24 price per square foot Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft in the in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Ashwood Place starting at $2,960 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the River Run 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.
Home at AshcroftDouglas BF3BR,2BA$2.24
Ashwood Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.16
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing2BR Vista2BR,2.5BA$2.04
River Run at Napervilleriver birch2BR,2.5BA$2.02
The Reserve at SummerfieldDaVinci2BR,2BA$1.87
Village Place ApartmentsHickory2BR,1BA$2.08
Monroe Street Apartments2BD/1BA - 955 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$2.07
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress1BR,1BA$2.27
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II1BR,1BA$2.33
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27

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

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 Springs At Oswego listed at $1,520.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment is $1,359 at Willow Run of Crest Hill.

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 $1,650 at 24138 - 24158 W Main St.

What is the most affordable Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Legacy Apartments and starts from $2,450.

Expert Rental Resources

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