Average Rent in Des Plaines, IL

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Current Versus Historical Des Plaines, IL Rents

Des Plaines rentals average $2,025 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $190 (18.81%) year-over-year from $1,010 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $526 (35.08%) year-over-year from $1,499 to $2,025. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $350 (16.67%) year-over-year from $2,100 to $2,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (5.38%) year-over-year from $2,942 to $3,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,317 (-27.05%) year-over-year from $4,867 to $3,550. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.91% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$28.50	$2,025	$1,499 (35.08%)	$1,856 (9.11%)
2 BR	$24.73	$2,450	$2,100 (16.67%)	$2,376 (3.11%)
3 BR	$22.77	$3,100	$2,942 (5.38%)	$2,783 (11.38%)
4+ BR	$22.88	$3,550	$4,867 (-27.05%)	$3,213 (10.48%)

Historical Rents in Des Plaines, IL

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Top Cities Near Des Plaines

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Des Plaines. The average rent in Des Plaines is currently $2,450 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oak Park, IL, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Des Plaines, IL is River Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,170 per month.

Let's compare Des Plaines, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Des Plaines, IL are about 12.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.23% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Des Plaines, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,910	$2,419	$2,100	$2,100
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,538	$2,100	$2,300
Skokie, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,200	$2,450
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$1,700	$2,200	$2,600
River Grove, IL	N/A	$1,395	$3,190	$3,170

Top Neighborhoods Near Des Plaines

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Des Plaines. Some of these neighborhoods include Austin and Jefferson Park. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Des Plaines, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Des Plaines, IL is currently around $1,950 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Des Plaines's average rent, which is actually $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Des Plaines, Austin has the most affordable average rent at $1,700 per month. Whereas, at $2,200 average rent per month, Jefferson Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Des Plaines. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,150	$1,550	$1,700
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,450	$2,275	$2,200

Top Counties Near Des Plaines

There are a total of 8 counties located by Des Plaines, IL. Some of these counties include Oak Park, IL, Elk Grove, IL, and Wheeling, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,614. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Oak Park, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,075, Northfield, IL is the most expensive county by Des Plaines, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Des Plaines, IL is 3.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Des Plaines, IL is 13.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,910	$2,419	$2,100	$2,100
Elk Grove, IL	N/A	$1,850	$1,997	$2,450
Wheeling, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,000	$2,500
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,100	$2,600
Moraine, IL	$1,425	$2,115	$2,627	$2,627
Niles, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,250	$2,800
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,488	$3,150	$2,815
Northfield, IL	N/A	$2,049	$2,500	$3,075

Top Zipcodes Near Des Plaines

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Des Plaines, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,050. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60639, Chicago, IL at $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,500 per month is 60077, Skokie, IL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Des Plaines, IL is $1,506 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,998 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 6 zipcodes in Des Plaines, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60016, Des Plaines, IL	N/A	$1,598	$1,995	$2,150
60641, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,513	$2,000	$1,850
60630, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,450	$2,175	$2,150
60639, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,200	$1,700	$1,800
60077, Skokie, IL	N/A	$2,325	$2,250	$2,500
60707, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$1,950

Frequently Asked Questions - Des Plaines Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Des Plaines, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Des Plaines, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Des Plaines, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Des Plaines, IL.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,025 and an average price per square feet of $28.50. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Des Plaines.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $24.73. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Des Plaines.

How have rent prices in Des Plaines, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Des Plaines, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.35%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Des Plaines, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Des Plaines, IL is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.