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Rental Market Trends in Des Plaines, IL

What is the average rent in Des Plaines, IL?

$1,627/month

Average Rent

707 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Des Plaines, IL is $1,627 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Des Plaines rent prices are 0% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Des Plaines, you can expect to pay about $1,410 per month for a studio, $1,627 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,999 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,794 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,410/month
528 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,627/month
707 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,999/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,794/month
1,283 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,921/month
843 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,134/month
1,369 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,489/month
2,416 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,635/month
864 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,178/month
1,020 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,892/month
1,531 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Des Plaines, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $31 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Des Plaines?

Based on current rent prices, Central Road Acres, Heritage Pointe Condominiums and Pleasant Manor Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Des Plaines.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Road Acres
$1,592/month
600 Sq Ft
Heritage Pointe Condominiums
$1,592/month
600 Sq Ft
Pleasant Manor Estates
$1,951/month
645 Sq Ft
Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor
$1,954/month
756 Sq Ft
Downtown Des Plaines
$2,345/month
829 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Des Plaines?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Des Plaines, Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor and Pleasant Manor Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in Des Plaines.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Des Plaines
$2,345/month
829 Sq Ft
Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor
$1,954/month
756 Sq Ft
Pleasant Manor Estates
$1,951/month
645 Sq Ft
Central Road Acres
$1,592/month
600 Sq Ft
Heritage Pointe Condominiums
$1,592/month
600 Sq Ft

Which Des Plaines neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Des Plaines with the most apartments available are Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor, Downtown Des Plaines and Central Road Acres .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor
$1,954/month
756 Sq Ft
Downtown Des Plaines
$2,345/month
829 Sq Ft
Central Road Acres
$1,592/month
600 Sq Ft
Heritage Pointe Condominiums
$1,592/month
600 Sq Ft
Pleasant Manor Estates
$1,951/month
645 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Des Plaines, IL?

Because the average rent in Des Plaines is $1,627, you’ll want to make about $5,423 per month or $65,076 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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$1,515 - $1,760

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730 W Algonquin Rd,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$1,060 - $3,210

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Buckingham

750 E Northwest Hwy,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$2,080 - $3,423

Studio - 3 Beds

Park Ridge Commons

Park Ridge Commons

9030 Kennedy Dr,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$1,339 - $2,579

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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