What is the average apartment size in Plainfield?

The average size for a Plainfield, IL apartment is 1,027 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 Plainfield?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Plainfield is $2,140 per month, a 0.45% decrease from last year’s average of $2,150.

What is the average apartment size in Plainfield?

The typical apartment in Plainfield offers about 1,027 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Plainfield, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Plainfield?

The typical rent budget in Plainfield ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, 11% of households rent while 89% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Plainfield is $2,140, a 0.45% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,150.

One-bedroom apartments provide 831 square feet for $1,951, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,216 offer 1,177 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,464 sq ft) for $2,911, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Plainfield, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,140	1,027 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,951	831 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,216	1,177 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,911	1,464 sq. ft.

Plainfield, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Plainfield, IL have decreased by 0.45% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,150 to $2,140.

What's the typical rent budget in Plainfield, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Plainfield, IL (56%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Plainfield, IL?

1,609 or 11% of the households in Plainfield, IL are renter-occupied while 12,596 or 89% are owner-occupied.

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How Plainfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Plainfield	$2,140
Chicago	$2,461
Oak Park	$2,176
Evanston	$2,577
Rockford	$1,260
Aurora	$1,856
Naperville	$2,057
Skokie	$2,041
Dekalb	$1,082
Champaign	$1,655
Lombard	$1,986
Lisle	$1,854
Downers Grove, IL	$2,029
Clarendon Hills, IL	$1,693
Joliet, IL	$1,336
Warrenville, IL	$2,276
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,620
Romeoville, IL	$2,130
Wheaton, IL	$2,063
Willowbrook, IL	$1,964
Orland Park, IL	$2,472

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 Plainfield 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.