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Average Rent in Plainfield, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Plainfield, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,437/mo
Lowest Available
$1,710/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
69
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Plainfield, IL
35 listed units across 3 buildings in Plainfield, IL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $64/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave at 127th Apartments | Unit 32 | $2,045 | $1,864 | $181 |
| Enclave at 127th Apartments | Unit 34 | $2,110 | $1,969 | $141 |
| Enclave at 127th Apartments | Unit 14 | $2,663 | $2,561 | $102 |
| Enclave at 127th Apartments | Unit 19 | $2,613 | $2,511 | $102 |
| Enclave at 127th Apartments | Unit 17 | $2,085 | $1,994 | $91 |
| Enclave at 127th Apartments | Unit 24 | $2,110 | $2,019 | $91 |
| Enclave at 127th Apartments | Unit 26 | $2,060 | $1,969 | $91 |
| Enclave at 127th Apartments | Unit 35 | $2,060 | $1,969 | $91 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Plainfield, IL
Compare average rent across Plainfield, IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield 60544 | $2,574 | ▲ $172 | $1,710 | 2 | 40 |
| Plainfield 60585 | $2,248 | ▼ $60 | $1,804 | 1 | 29 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Plainfield, IL?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Plainfield, IL is $2,437 per month across 3 apartment communities and 69 available units.
The most affordable option is Sixteen30 Apartments starting at $1,710/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,238/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,472/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,124/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,980/mo.
Prices range from $1,710 to $4,709 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Plainfield, IL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Plainfield, IL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixteen30 Apartments | $1,710/mo | $2,206/mo | 20 | 3.8 |
| Seasons at Plainfield | $1,795/mo | $2,943/mo | 20 | 4.4 |
| Enclave at 127th Apartments | $1,804/mo | $2,248/mo | 29 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Plainfield, IL
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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
$97,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,437/mo.
Comfortable income
$117,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,710/mo), you need to earn at least $68,000/year.
Median household income in Plainfield, IL is $142,265 , about 22% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Plainfield, IL
Overall prices in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,437 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $6,058/mo |
Population
45,705
Median household income
$142,265
Census median rent
$1,889/mo
Census rent burden
27.7%
Median age
37.3
Mean commute
34 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.
Google Search Trends for Plainfield, IL Apartments
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