Average Rent in Plainfield, IL

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Current Versus Historical Plainfield, IL Rents

Plainfield rentals average $1,400 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,998 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,150, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $13 to $13. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $72 (5.41%) year-over-year from $1,328 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.49%) year-over-year from $2,342 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $275 (10.28%) year-over-year from $2,675 to $2,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $173 (4.51%) year-over-year from $3,825 to $3,998. 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 0.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.20	$1,400	$1,328 (5.41%)	$1,334 (4.98%)
2 BR	$24.00	$2,400	$2,342 (2.49%)	$1,815 (32.23%)
3 BR	$19.02	$2,950	$2,675 (10.28%)	$2,617 (12.74%)
4+ BR	$16.60	$3,998	$3,825 (4.51%)	$3,373 (18.50%)

Historical Rents in Plainfield, IL

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Top Cities Near Plainfield

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Plainfield. The average rent in Plainfield is currently $2,500 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Aurora, IL, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Plainfield, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,600 per month.

Let's compare Plainfield, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 28.38% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Plainfield, IL are about 5.23% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.34% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Plainfield, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Aurora, IL	$1,213	$1,796	$2,199	$2,400
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,799	$2,350	$2,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Plainfield

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Plainfield. One neighborhood in the area is Far East. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Plainfield, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Plainfield, IL is currently around $2,204 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Plainfield's average rent, which is actually $3,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Plainfield, Far East has the most affordable average rent at $2,204 per month. Whereas, at $2,204 average rent per month, Far East is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Plainfield. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,199	$2,204

Top Counties Near Plainfield

There are a total of 4 counties located by Plainfield, IL. Some of these counties include Naperville, IL, Oswego, IL, and Lisle, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,600. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Naperville, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,424. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Wheatland, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by Plainfield, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Plainfield, IL is 12.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Plainfield, IL is 9.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Naperville, IL	$1,488	$1,810	$2,350	$2,424
Oswego, IL	N/A	$1,550	$1,695	$2,600
Lisle, IL	$1,380	$1,600	$2,000	$2,600
Wheatland, Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,400	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Plainfield

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Plainfield, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,416. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60504, Aurora, IL at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,433 per month is 60563, Naperville, IL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Plainfield, IL is $1,834 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,299 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Plainfield, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60504, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,869	$2,199	$2,400
60563, Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,400	$2,433

Frequently Asked Questions - Plainfield Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Plainfield, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Plainfield, IL apartments for rent is approximately $3,150. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Plainfield, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $25.20. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Plainfield.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Plainfield, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Plainfield.

How have rent prices in Plainfield, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Plainfield, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Plainfield, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Plainfield, IL is around $2,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.