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PlainfieldIL60585

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2623 Discovery Dr

PlainfieldIL60586

Plainfield, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainfield, IL

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2025

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
Wesmere Woods$2,920$2,9201
Prairie Knoll$3,129$1,35069
Mayfair$3,145$2,9052

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 $1,227. Willow Run of Crest Hill in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,227
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,269
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 11BR,1BA$1,530
Enclave at 127th ApartmentsSheffieldStudio,1BA$1,635
Springs At OswegoStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,640
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 1022BR,1BA$1,650
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II1BR,1BA$1,692
Covey at Fox ValleySanctuary2BR,1BA$1,713
Glenmuir of Naperville ApartmentsDundee- Upper1BR,1BA$1,725
Village Place ApartmentsJuniper1BR,1BA$1,729

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IL

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $2.08 price per square foot 3B Model at The Bluffs in the in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood starting from $3,483. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft starting at $3,301 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Blackberry Crossing West 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.
The Bluffs3B3BR,2BA$2.08
Home at AshcroftDouglas BF3BR,2BA$2.05
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing3BR Vista3BR,2.5BA$1.98
Remington Apartment HomesPeaceful3BR,2BA$2.14
River Run at Naperville ApartmentsCypress2BR,2.5BA$1.91
Aurora At Summerfield ApartmentsDaVinci2BR,2BA$1.84
Sutton Place Apartments1x1 Upper1BR,1BA$1.38
Seasons at Plainfield1E1BR,1BA$2.20
Glenmuir of Naperville ApartmentsDundee- Upper1BR,1BA$2.06
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plainfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Plainfield?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,917. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plainfield ranging from $1,850 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Plainfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Plainfield ranges from $1,850 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,192.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Plainfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Plainfield range from $1,610 to $4,415, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,290 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,020.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.