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13926 South Route 59
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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 2462 Frost Dr
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100
Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 17

2462 Frost Dr

AuroraIL60503

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Plainfield, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainfield, IL

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Plainfield, IL area range in price from $1,350 to $4,709 with an overall median price of $2,163. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Prairie Knoll$2,163$1,35039

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 $1,279. Willow Run of Crest Hill in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,359. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Woodlands of Crest HillStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,279
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
Trillium at OswegoS1Studio,1BA$1,569
HighPoint Community ApartmentsCascade and Autumn1BR,1BA$1,638
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 1022BR,1BA$1,650
Tapestry NapervilleA11BR,1BA$1,745
Echelon OswegoA1.11BR,1BA$1,746
Springs at Lily Cache CreekStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,762
Sixteen30S1Studio,1BA$1,764
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn1BR,1BA$1,792

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IL

As of September 12, 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 3BR Garden Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing starting at $3,109 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Prescott Mill Crossings 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
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing3BR Garden3BR,2.5BA$2.06
River Run at Napervillehawthorne3BR,2BA$2.29
15007 S Illinois St, Unit 10515007 S Illinois St3BR,1BA$2.08
Village Place ApartmentsCypress2BR,2BA$1.99
The BluffsB1G2BR,2BA$2.27
Montgomery Place ApartmentsCedar2BR,2BA$2.15
Seasons at Plainfield1E1BR,1BA$2.20
Willow + Wren ApartmentsSanctuary2BR,1BA$2.16
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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 $1,279.

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 $1,639 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 The Reserve at Summerfield and starts from $2,447.

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