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Apartments in Des Plaines Under $3,500
40 apartments available in Des Plaines under $3,500. Median rent $2,684.5. Live prices updated every few hours from the property's own leasing systems.
$2,685
Median rent
$2,241
Cheapest
Available now
$2,241
Studio · 575sf
Ellison #S1
Des Plaines
$2,306
Studio · 638sf
Ellison #S2
Des Plaines
$2,415
1BR · 737sf
Ellison #A2
Des Plaines
$2,415
1BR · 730sf
Ellison #A1
Des Plaines
$2,440
1BR · 753sf
Ellison #A3
Des Plaines
$2,455
1BR · 764sf
Ellison #A6
Des Plaines
$2,465
1BR · 753sf
Ellison #A4
Des Plaines
$2,480
1BR · 754sf
Ellison #A5
Des Plaines
$2,491
1BR · 744sf
Welkin Apartments #614
Des Plaines
$2,492
1BR · 744sf
Welkin Apartments #419
Des Plaines
$2,502
1BR · 744sf
Welkin Apartments #503
Des Plaines
$2,502
1BR · 744sf
Welkin Apartments #505
Des Plaines
$2,560
1BR · 794sf
Welkin Apartments #720
Des Plaines
$2,613
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #712
Des Plaines
$2,648
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #540
Des Plaines
$2,653
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #440
Des Plaines
$2,663
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #412
Des Plaines
$2,665
1BR · 895sf
Ellison #A7D
Des Plaines
$2,676
1BR · 794sf
Welkin Apartments #318
Des Plaines
$2,681
1BR · 794sf
Welkin Apartments #718
Des Plaines
$2,688
1BR · 794sf
Welkin Apartments #330
Des Plaines
$2,688
1BR · 794sf
Welkin Apartments #322
Des Plaines
$2,690
1BR · 921sf
Ellison #A8D
Des Plaines
$2,690
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #438
Des Plaines
$2,695
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #616
Des Plaines
$2,695
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #624
Des Plaines
$2,895
1BR · 821sf
Welkin Apartments #409
Des Plaines
$2,963
2BR · 1134sf
Ellison #B2
Des Plaines
$3,031
1BR · 908sf
Welkin Apartments #446
Des Plaines
$3,115
2BR · 1128sf
Ellison #B1
Des Plaines
Top buildings for this search
- Welkin Apartments$2,491–$3,487
- Ellison$2,241–$3,370
Frequently asked
What's the cheapest in Des Plaines under $3,500 right now?
Ellison #S1 at $2,241/month, 575 square feet. Located at 1555 Ellinwood St.
How many apartments are available in Des Plaines under $3,500?
Apartments are currently listed in Des Plaines under $3,500. Median rent is $2,685.
Which buildings in Des Plaines offer apartments?
Top buildings by current inventory: Welkin Apartments, Ellison.
Is $3,500 a realistic budget for in Des Plaines?
Yes. The median rent at this size in Des Plaines is $2,685, so a $3,500 ceiling sits $815 above the median and leaves room to choose.
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Updated August 5, 2026 at 7:31 AM CDT. Prices, availability, and amenities are pulled from each property's own leasing system and refreshed every few hours. No paid placement.