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Rental Market Trends in Plainfield, IL

What is the average rent in Plainfield, IL?

$1,909/month

Average Rent

621 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Plainfield, IL is $1,909 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $1,813 per month for a studio, $1,909 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,230 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,707 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,813/month
653 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,909/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,230/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,707/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,900/month
1,829 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,984/month
2,516 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,638/month
1,396 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,010/month
1,758 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Plainfield, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $73 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 February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Plainfield, IL
Last Updated February 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 $1,909, you’ll want to make about $6,363 per month or $76,356 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

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Seasons at Plainfield

Seasons at Plainfield

13915 S Autumn Way,
Plainfield, IL 60544

$1,795 - $4,155

Studio - 3 Beds

Sixteen30

Sixteen30

14750 S Wallin Dr,
Plainfield, IL 60544

$1,783 - $4,642

Studio - 3 Beds

The Legacy Apartments

The Legacy Apartments

12822 White Willow Dr,
Plainfield, IL 60585

$1,800 - $2,800

1-3 Beds

Enclave at 127th Apartments

Enclave at 127th Apartments

23760 W 127th St,
Plainfield, IL 60585

$1,777 - $2,634

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Plainfield, IL

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  • 249

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1 Community in Plainfield
Continental Properties Company
Continental Properties Company
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  • 20,966

    Units

  • 64

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

    Units

  • 23

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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