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Plainfield, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainfield, IL

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Plainfield, IL area range in price from $1,350 to $3,394 with an overall median price of $3,069. The three Plainfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wesmere Woods at $2,860, Wesmere Grove at $3,060, and Wesmere Oaks at $3,060. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wesmere Woods$2,860$2,8601
Wesmere Grove$3,060$3,0601
Wesmere Oaks$3,060$3,0601
Mayfair$3,150$2,7553
Prairie Knoll$3,215$1,35057

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 $1,237. Springs At Oswego in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,487. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,237
Springs At OswegoStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,487
Sixteen30S1Studio,1BA$1,634
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 1022BR,1BA$1,650
Montgomery Place ApartmentsJuniper1BR,1BA$1,765
Covey at Fox Valley ApartmentsSanctuary2BR,1BA$1,777
The Legacy Apartments1 Bedroom LG1BR,1BA$1,800
Aurora At Summerfield ApartmentsDaVinci2BR,2BA$1,809
Tapestry NapervilleA11BR,1BA$1,840
Enclave at 127th ApartmentsAria1BR,1BA$1,871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IL

As of June 15, 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 Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the 3BR Vista Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing starting at $2,778 with a $1.80 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 Vista3BR,2.5BA$1.80
Seasons at Plainfield3A3BR,2BA$2.01
River Run at Naperville ApartmentsSpruce2BR,2.5BA$1.91
HighPoint Community ApartmentsChestnut 12BR,2BA$1.65
Enclave at 127th ApartmentsBurnham w/ Garage2BR,2BA$2.21
Aurora At Summerfield ApartmentsDaVinci2BR,2BA$1.67
Covey at Fox Valley ApartmentsSanctuary2BR,1BA$2.07
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.30
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plainfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Plainfield?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $5,289. There are also 87 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 $3,207.

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 $4,601, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,055.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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