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Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL

Apartments for Rent in Des Plaines, IL. 276 Rentals Available
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When were prices and availability in Des Plaines, IL last updated?

Prices and availability in Des Plaines, IL were last updated on 21 Jun 2026.

What are the best apartments in Des Plaines, IL?

The best apartments in Des Plaines, IL are: 1385 Brown St, River 595, Welkin Apartments, Kingston Pointe Apartments and Buckingham.

What is the average rent in Des Plaines, IL?

The average rent in Des Plaines, IL is $1,847.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Des Plaines, IL?

The price range for a studio apartment in Des Plaines, IL is between $1,700 and $4,335.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL is between $1,350 and $4,554.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL is between $1,800 and $5,034.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL is between $2,246 and $5,418.

What type of rental buildings are in Des Plaines, IL?

In Des Plaines, 22% of the residents are renting compared to 78% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 24% of Des Plaines's rentals, 56% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Des Plaines, IL?

The average age of rental buildings in Des Plaines is 32 years old, with 46% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 77% are garden-style apartment communities, 23% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Des Plaines, IL?

Rental apartments in Des Plaines come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 62% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 34% of all rentals in Des Plaines. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.