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Rental Market Trends in Des Plaines, IL

What is the average rent in Des Plaines, IL?

$1,702/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Des Plaines, IL is $1,702 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Des Plaines rent prices are 4% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Des Plaines, you can expect to pay about $1,512 per month for a studio, $1,702 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,082 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,863 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,512/month
543 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,702/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,082/month
1,006 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,863/month
1,283 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,714/month
625 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,728/month
1,605 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,595/month
666 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,064/month
974 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,300/month
1,289 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0%, which averages out to $1 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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Rent Ranges in Des Plaines, IL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Des Plaines, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Des Plaines?

Based on current rent prices, Heritage Pointe Condominiums, Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor and Downtown Des Plaines are the most affordable neighborhoods in Des Plaines.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heritage Pointe Condominiums
$1,638/month
600 Sq Ft
Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor
$2,085/month
752 Sq Ft
Downtown Des Plaines
$2,453/month
838 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 Heritage Pointe Condominiums are the most expensive neighborhoods in Des Plaines.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Des Plaines
$2,453/month
838 Sq Ft
Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor
$2,085/month
752 Sq Ft
Heritage Pointe Condominiums
$1,638/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 Heritage Pointe Condominiums .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor
$2,085/month
752 Sq Ft
Downtown Des Plaines
$2,453/month
838 Sq Ft
Heritage Pointe Condominiums
$1,638/month
600 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 $1,702, you’ll want to make about $5,673 per month or $68,076 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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Apartment Averages

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Des Plaines, IL

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9700 Sumac Rd,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$1,365 - $3,310

1-3 Beds

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730 W Algonquin Rd,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$1,245 - $3,379

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Buckingham

Buckingham

750 E Northwest Hwy,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$1,635 - $5,418

Studio - 3 Beds

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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