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Apartments in Des Plaines Under $5,000
20 apartments available in Des Plaines under $5,000. Median rent $2,519. Live prices and availability.
$2,519
Median rent
$2,183
Cheapest
Available now
$2,183
Studio · 604sf
Welkin Apartments #629
Des Plaines
$2,185
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #616
Des Plaines
$2,252
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #440
Des Plaines
$2,252
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #439
Des Plaines
$2,262
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #412
Des Plaines
$2,275
1BR · 794sf
Welkin Apartments #310
Des Plaines
$2,277
1BR · 806sf
Welkin Apartments #431
Des Plaines
$2,280
1BR · 794sf
Welkin Apartments #718
Des Plaines
$2,400
1BR · 821sf
Welkin Apartments #409
Des Plaines
$2,517
1BR · 821sf
Welkin Apartments #543
Des Plaines
$2,521
1BR · 753sf
Ellison #710
Des Plaines
$2,546
1BR · 754sf
Ellison #402
Des Plaines
$2,657
1BR · 872sf
Welkin Apartments #608
Des Plaines
$2,697
1BR · 908sf
Welkin Apartments #446
Des Plaines
$2,733
1BR · 921sf
Ellison #601
Des Plaines
$2,836
2BR · 1139sf
Welkin Apartments #344
Des Plaines
$2,924
2BR · 1121sf
Welkin Apartments #401
Des Plaines
$2,962
2BR · 1139sf
Welkin Apartments #544
Des Plaines
$3,418
2BR · 1199sf
Ellison #722
Des Plaines
$3,488
2BR · 1262sf
Ellison #318
Des Plaines
Top buildings for this search
- Welkin Apartments$2,183–$2,962
- Ellison$2,521–$3,488
Frequently asked
What's the cheapest in Des Plaines under $5,000 right now?
Welkin Apartments #629 at $2,183/month, 604 square feet. Located at 1425 Ellinwood St.
How many apartments are available in Des Plaines under $5,000?
Apartments are currently listed in Des Plaines under $5,000. Median rent is $2,519.
Which buildings in Des Plaines offer apartments?
Top buildings by current inventory: Welkin Apartments, Ellison.
Is $5,000 a realistic budget for in Des Plaines?
Yes. The median rent at this size in Des Plaines is $2,519, so a $5,000 ceiling sits $2,481 above the median and leaves room to choose.
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Updated September 20, 2026 at 5:58 PM CDT. No paid placement.