Average Rent in Des Plaines, IL
10 apartment buildings, 110 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Des Plaines, ILCheapest
$1,429/mo
Park Ridge Commons Apartments
Properties
10
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Units
110
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Des Plaines, IL Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Park Ridge Commons Apartments
9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Park Colony Apartments
9350 Congress Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Courtyards on the Park
10020 Holly Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Glen Oaks Commons
9273 Fairway Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
The Monarch
150 E River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Buckingham Place
750 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Kingston Pointe Apartments
1646 River St Unit 516, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Ridge Commons Apartments 9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | $1,429 | $1,857 | -- | 3.6 (374) | 44 |
| 2 | Park Colony Apartments 9350 Congress Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | $1,495 | $1,794 | $1.88/ft² | 3.2 (73) | 10 |
| 3 | Courtyards on the Park 10020 Holly Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | $1,502 | $1,647 | $2.17/ft² | 3.9 (451) | 13 |
| 4 | Glen Oaks Commons 9273 Fairway Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | $1,579 | $2,073 | -- | 2.9 (217) | 3 |
| 5 | The Monarch 150 E River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | $1,770 | $2,502 | $2.54/ft² | 3.5 (173) | 15 |
| 6 | Buckingham Place 750 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | $1,890 | $2,236 | $2.39/ft² | 4.3 (324) | 13 |
| 7 | Kingston Pointe Apartments 1646 River St Unit 516, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | $2,130 as of Sep 21 | $2,368 | $2.33/ft² | 4.3 (113) | 5 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Park Ridge Commons Apartments
3.6 (374)9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Park Colony Apartments
3.2 (73)9350 Congress Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Courtyards on the Park
3.9 (451)10020 Holly Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Glen Oaks Commons
2.9 (217)9273 Fairway Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
The Monarch
3.5 (173)150 E River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Buckingham Place
4.3 (324)750 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
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Des Plaines, IL neighborhoods
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Des Plaines, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Des Plaines, IL is $2,042 per month, based on 110 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,429 at Park Ridge Commons Apartments to $3,328 at The Monarch.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,866/mo | $1,429/mo | 51 |
| 1 Bed | $1,973/mo | $1,495/mo | 35 |
| 2 Bed | $2,439/mo | $1,757/mo | 21 |
| 3 Bed | $3,318/mo | $3,308/mo | 2 |
| 5 Bed | $2,546/mo | $2,546/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Des Plaines, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Des Plaines, IL averages $1,973/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,439/mo. At the local median household income of $94,303, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Des Plaines, IL at $1,435/mo. The current tracked market average runs 42% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Des Plaines, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Des Plaines, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$82,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,042/mo.
Comfortable income
$98,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,429/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.
Median household income in Des Plaines, IL is $94,303 , about 4% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Des Plaines, IL
Overall prices in Des Plaines, IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Des Plaines, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,042 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,663/mo |
Population
59,408
Median household income
$94,303
Census median rent
$1,435/mo
Census rent burden
26.7%
Median age
42.8
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Illinois
How Des Plaines, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Des Plaines, IL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $3,008 | +47% | -3.1% | 35 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,133 | +4% | -2.5% | 14 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,238 | -39% | +0.4% | 13 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $2,078 | +2% | -0.2% | 13 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,426 | -30% | +1.6% | 11 |
| Springfield, IL | $1,271 | -38% | -3.4% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Des Plaines, IL?
The average rent in Des Plaines, IL is $2,042 per month, based on 110 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Des Plaines, IL?
The median asking rent in Des Plaines, IL is $1,963 per month, computed from 110 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,042/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Des Plaines, IL?
The lowest available rent in Des Plaines, IL starts at $1,429 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Des Plaines, IL average $1,973/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,495/mo across 35 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Des Plaines, IL average $2,439/mo. Units start from $1,757/mo across 21 units currently listed.
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