Plainfield

Background Image

Plainfield, IL Area Guide

Enjoy suburban tranquility with easy access to Chicago

Suburban Family-Friendly Upscale Scenic Welcoming Active Peaceful Growing Riverside Lush

Situated about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Plainfield is a growing suburb filled with picturesque residences, ample green space, and a walkable downtown. Plainfield offers residents access to suburban conveniences, urban amenities, and a small-town atmosphere. Quaint shops, fine restaurants, and local businesses housed in historic buildings line the pedestrian-friendly downtown area in Plainfield, where the community often gathers. A host of parks, forest preserves, and athletic fields offer a variety of recreational activities in Plainfield, including the popular Settlers Park and Lake Renwick Preserve. Shopping opportunities abound at the nearby Louis Joliet Mall, Fox Valley Mall, and Chicago Premium Outlets. Convenient access to I-55 allows for easy commutes to Chicago from the peaceful Plainfield as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Plainfield, IL is $1,850 for a studio, $1,924 for one bedroom, $2,293 for two bedrooms, and $2,848 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plainfield has increased by 4.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,924/month
621 Sq Ft
House
$3,397/month
2,097 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,871/month
1,673 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Plainfield, IL

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plainfield, IL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

36 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

43 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Renwick Preserve - Copley Nature Park
  • Lake Renwick Preserve - Turtle Lake
  • Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
  • Rock Run Greenway - Theodore Marsh
  • Rock Run Greenway - Paul V. Nichols Access

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

Top Apartments in Plainfield

Houses for Rent in Plainfield

Property Management Companies in Plainfield, IL

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.