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Rental Market Trends in Plainfield, IL

What is the average rent in Plainfield, IL?

$1,947/month

Average Rent

621 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Plainfield, IL is $1,947 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/month, making Plainfield one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Plainfield, you can expect to pay about $1,870 per month for a studio, $1,947 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,280 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,906 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,870/month
653 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,947/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,280/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,906/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,881/month
1,713 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,703/month
2,457 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,546/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,133/month
1,906 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Plainfield, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $59 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Plainfield, IL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Plainfield, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
10% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
30% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Plainfield is $1,947, you’ll want to make about $6,490 per month or $77,880 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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Plainfield, IL

235 Available Apartments for Rent

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Seasons at Plainfield

Seasons at Plainfield

13915 S Autumn Way,
Plainfield, IL 60544

$1,865 - $4,355

Studio - 3 Beds

The Legacy Apartments

The Legacy Apartments

12822 White Willow Dr,
Plainfield, IL 60585

$1,800 - $2,800

1-3 Beds

Sixteen30

Sixteen30

14750 S Wallin Dr,
Plainfield, IL 60544

$1,767 - $4,361

Studio - 3 Beds

Enclave at 127th Apartments

Enclave at 127th Apartments

23760 W 127th St,
Plainfield, IL 60585

$1,758 - $2,884

Studio - 3 Beds

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Continental Properties Company
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1 Community in Plainfield
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Fiduciary Real Estate Development
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  • 8,891

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1 Community in Plainfield
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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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