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Average Rent in Des Plaines 60016 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Des Plaines 60016, Des Plaines, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,272/mo
▲ +10.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,495/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
110
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Des Plaines 60016
22 listed units across 6 buildings in Des Plaines 60016 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $63/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge Commons Apartments | Unit 27, 2H | $2,159 | $1,969 | $190 |
| Park Ridge Commons Apartments | Unit 26, 2H | $2,139 | $1,959 | $180 |
| Park Ridge Commons Apartments | Unit 28, 2H | $2,139 | $1,989 | $150 |
| The Monarch | Unit 320 | $3,425 | $3,354 | $71 |
| Park Ridge Commons Apartments | Unit 3, 1H | $1,579 | $1,519 | $60 |
| Kingston Pointe Apartments | Unit 3 | $2,345 | $2,285 | $60 |
| Kingston Pointe Apartments | Unit 2 | $2,306 | $2,249 | $57 |
| The Monarch | Unit 128 | $1,888 | $1,836 | $52 |
Des Plaines 60016 vs Des Plaines, IL Average
Des Plaines 60016 is the same price as the Des Plaines, IL average . The citywide average is $2,272/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Des Plaines 60016?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Des Plaines 60016 is $2,272 per month across 9 apartment communities and 110 available units. Rents have increased $215 (10.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Park Colony Apartments starting at $1,495/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,848/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,179/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,776/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,339/mo.
Prices range from $1,495 to $3,480 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 23 units are currently listed.
Des Plaines 60016 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,182 | - | 9 |
| August 2026 | $2,329 | +$147 | 9 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Des Plaines 60016
Rent Prices by Apartment in Des Plaines 60016
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Colony Apartments | $1,495/mo | $1,791/mo | 10 | 3.2 |
| Courtyards on the Park | $1,495/mo | $1,614/mo | 8 | 3.9 |
| Park Ridge Commons Apartments | $1,499/mo | $1,850/mo | 35 | 3.6 |
| Glen Oaks Commons | $1,625/mo | $2,078/mo | 3 | 2.9 |
| The Monarch | $1,795/mo | $2,606/mo | 21 | 3.5 |
| Kingston Pointe Apartments | $2,155/mo | $2,409/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
| River 595 Apartments | $2,300/mo | $2,756/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$91,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,272/mo.
Comfortable income
$109,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,495/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Cost of living in Des Plaines 60016
We only have live rent data for Des Plaines 60016 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,272 |
| Estimated total | $2,272/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Des Plaines 60016 Apartments
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