Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines IL - 650 Rentals
650 Rentals
Des Plaines, IL Apartments for Rent
Des Plaines (pronounced “dess planes”) is a great place to rent an apartment in the Chicago area, because of its superior location, access to transportation, and small-town feel. The medium-sized suburb 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago sits on the Des Plaines River, and features a cozy and comfortably walkable downtown strip with a variety of good restaurants. The city has about 58000 residents within its roughly 14 square miles.
Des Plaines is a great place for all-season outdoor activities. The Cook County Forest Preserve District features biking and hiking trails, picnic facilities, and many other activities. Golf fans can enjoy Lake Park Golf Course (18 holes, municipal) and Golf Center of Des Plaines (9 holes, municipal) in Des Plaines and the Park Ridge Country Club (private) and Mount Prospect Golf Club (municipal) in neighboring suburbs. The Des Plaines Park District has a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities year-round, including pools, skating, fishing, boating, gardening, dance, and fitness facilities.
Chicago’s pro sports teams (Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, and White Sox), nightlife, and cultural attractions are just a half hour away. But the Northwest suburbs feature some enjoyable sports and entertainment closer to home in Des Plaines. The Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball is a great summer outing eight miles away, and the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves play in the Allstate Arena in nearby Rosemont. The Chicago area’s best horse racing facility is Arlington International Racecourse in nearby Arlington Heights, accessible by Metra commuter rail or by driving just five and a half miles.
Des Plaines, IL Rental Insights
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The average rent in Des Plaines, IL is $1,621 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,630, which means housing in Des Plaines, IL is slightly less expensive than much of the country.
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Find affordable apartments for rent in Des Plaines, IL by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Central Road Acres, Heritage Pointe Condominiums, and Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.
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You can find flexible rentals in Des Plaines, IL by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 650 Des Plaines apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Des Plaines, IL has limited transit options. A car is recommended for most errands and commutes.
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Students renting in Des Plaines, IL have access to Oakton C.C., Des Plaines, Roosevelt Univ., Schaumburg, Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus, and Wilbur Wright College.
