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Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines IL

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Explore Rent Prices Near Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, IL’s average rent price is $1,992 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Mount Prospect $2,206
Park Ridge $1,633
Prospect Heights $1,594
Wheeling $2,023
Bensenville $1,767

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Des Plaines, IL Apartments for Rent

Set along the Des Plaines River just north of O'Hare, Des Plaines makes commuting and weekend plans easy with two Metra UP–Northwest Line stations, quick access to I–90 and I–294, and a short drive to the CTA Blue Line in Rosemont. If you're browsing apartments for rent in Des Plaines, start with Downtown/Metropolitan Square for walk-to-train living by the restored Des Plaines Theatre and restaurants on Miner and Ellinwood. Other solid picks include the Cumberland area for tree-lined streets near the Cumberland Metra stop; Lake Opeka/Lake Park for lakeside paths and the 9-hole golf course; the River Road corridor near Rivers Casino and Rosemont's entertainment district; the Golf Road corridor by Oakton Community College with bus links and shops; Big Bend by the forest preserves for trail access; and the Rand Road or Northwest Highway corridors for everyday convenience.

From the Des Plaines station, Metra trains reach downtown Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center in about 35 minutes, and rentals close to the station make car-free commutes simple. Weekends are relaxed too: paddle or picnic at Lake Opeka, splash at Mystic Waters, bike the Des Plaines River Trail, or catch a show at the revived Des Plaines Theatre. For big-name shopping and nights out, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Parkway Bank Park, and Allstate Arena in nearby Rosemont are minutes away, while Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg and job centers in Arlington Heights and the O'Hare area are a quick hop via I–90 or I–294. If you want apartments near Lake Opeka or homes steps from the Metra, Des Plaines offers plenty of places to live with dining, coffee, and everyday errands close by.

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Des Plaines, IL Rental Insights

The average rent in Des Plaines, IL is $1,686 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Des Plaines, IL is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Des Plaines, IL by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Heritage Pointe Condominiums, Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor, and Downtown Des Plaines. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

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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