Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IL from $800 (13 Rentals)

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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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Plainfield, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainfield, IL

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Plainfield, IL area range in price from $1,350 to $6,669 with an overall median price of $5,557. The three Plainfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Prairie Knoll at $1,350, Caton Crossing at $5,929, and Brighton Lakes at $5,929. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Prairie Knoll$3,160$1,35038
Caton Crossing$5,949$5,9292
Brighton Lakes$5,958$5,9292
Mayfair$5,958$5,9292
Riverbrook Estates$5,958$1,89511
Wesmere Grove$5,958$5,9292
Wesmere Lakes$5,958$5,9292

Cheapest Available Plainfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainfield, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Woodlands of Crest Hill in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood priced from $1,263. 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 HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,263
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
HighPoint Community ApartmentsMaple 21BR,1BA$1,555
Springs At OswegoStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,571
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II1BR,1BA$1,603

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IL

As of September 14, 2025 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 2BR Garden Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing starting at $2,739 with a $2.03 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 Crossing2BR Garden2BR,2.5BA$2.03
River Run at Napervillehawthorne3BR,2BA$2.25
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsWillow2BR,2BA$2.05
Wilson Pl. / Monroe St.277 Monroe St.2BR,1.5BA$2.16
13918 Marybrook Dr, Unit Upper13918 Marybrook Dr2BR,1BA$2.17
Covey at Fox Valley ApartmentsSanctuary2BR,1BA$2.09
Aurora At Summerfield ApartmentsAdler1BR,1BA$2.03
Remington Apartment HomesTranquility1BR,1BA$2.11
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$2.11

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Getting Around Plainfield, IL

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,571.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment is $1,263 at The Woodlands 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 $1,466 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 Aurora At Summerfield Apartments and starts from $2,323.

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