What is the average apartment size in Des Plaines City?

The average size for a Des Plaines City, IL apartment is 848 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Des Plaines City?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Des Plaines City is $1,854 per month, a 0.93% increase from last years average of $1,837.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Des Plaines City?

In Des Plaines City, studios rent for $1,393 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,708 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,098 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Des Plaines City?

The typical apartment in Des Plaines City offers about 848 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Des Plaines City?

Studio apartments in Des Plaines City average 471 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 714 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,079 sq. ft.

Des Plaines City, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Des Plaines City?

The typical rent budget in Des Plaines City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Des Plaines City?

In Des Plaines City, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Des Plaines City is $1,854, a 0.93% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,837.

Studio Apartments at $1,393 offer the most budget-friendly option with 471 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 714 square feet for $1,708, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,098 offer 1,079 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Des Plaines City, IL

Last updated: April 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,854	848 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,393	471 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,708	714 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,098	1,079 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Des Plaines City, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Des Plaines City, IL have increased by 0.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,837 to $1,854.

What's the typical rent budget in Des Plaines City, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Des Plaines City, IL (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Des Plaines City, IL?

4,655 or 21% of the households in Des Plaines City, IL are renter-occupied while 17,926 or 79% are owner-occupied.

How Des Plaines City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Des Plaines City	$1,854
Chicago	$2,471
Oak Park	$2,256
Evanston	$2,587
Aurora	$1,853
Rockford	$1,275
Skokie	$2,062
Peoria	$1,302
Naperville	$2,079
Champaign	$1,746
Lombard	$2,036
Highland Park	$2,940
Arlington Heights	$1,933
Schaumburg, IL	$1,942
Des Plaines, IL	$1,854
Mount Prospect, IL	$1,791
Palatine, IL	$1,916
Rolling Meadows, IL	$1,764
Villa Park, IL	$2,096
Wheeling, IL	$2,021
Glendale Heights, IL	$1,637

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Des Plaines City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.