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Rental Market Trends in Plainfield, IL

What is the average rent in Plainfield, IL?

$1,856/month

Average Rent

621 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

Plainfield, IL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Plainfield, IL is $1,856 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,661/month, which means Plainfield rent prices are 12% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Plainfield average $1,708 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Plainfield average $1,856 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Plainfield average $2,185 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Plainfield average $2,811 or more per month.

Data Updated: July 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,708/month
653 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,856/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,185/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,811/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,254/month
1,843 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,064/month
2,812 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,489/month
1,147 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,008/month
1,798 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Plainfield, IL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $13 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Plainfield, IL
Last Updated July 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 $1,856, you’ll want to make about $6,186 per month or $74,232 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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Apartment Communities in Plainfield We Think You'll Love

Seasons at Plainfield

Seasons at Plainfield

13915 S Autumn Way,
Plainfield, IL 60544

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,695 - $4,829

The Belvedere Apartments

The Belvedere Apartments

3223 111th St,
Naperville, IL 60564

1-3 Beds | $2,150 - $3,425

Sixteen30

Sixteen30

14750 S Wallin Dr,
Plainfield, IL 60544

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,698 - $2,874

The Legacy Apartments

The Legacy Apartments

12822 White Willow Dr,
Plainfield, IL 60585

1-3 Beds | $1,800 - $2,700

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Plainfield?

The average rent in Plainfield is $1,856 per month, which is 11.7% higher than the national average of $1,661.

What is the average rent for a house in Plainfield?

The average rent for a house in Plainfield, IL is $3,254 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Plainfield?

The average rent for a townhome in Plainfield, IL is $2,489 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Plainfield?

Rents in Plainfield, IL are decreasing, with prices down 0.8% year-over-year and $13 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, IL, 40% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Illinois Plainfield Rental Trends

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 June 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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