Average rent in Des Plaines, Chicago
The median asking rent in Des Plaines is $2,519 a month and the average is $2,583, based on 20 apartments available in 2 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,340 for a 1 bedroom, $2,962 for a 2 bedroom.
That is 9% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Des Plaines rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,183 | $2,183 | $2,183–$2,183 | 604 | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,340 | $2,418 | $2,185–$2,733 | 819 | 14 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,962 | $3,126 | $2,836–$3,488 | 1,172 | 5 |
| All sizes | $2,519 | $2,583 | 20 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How Des Plaines compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines | $2,519 | $2,183 | $2,340 | $2,962 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Des Plaines?
The median asking rent in Des Plaines is $2,519 a month and the average is $2,583, based on 20 apartments available in 2 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,340 for a 1 bedroom, $2,962 for a 2 bedroom.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Des Plaines?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Des Plaines is $2,340 a month, ranging from $2,185 to $2,733 across 14 available units, with an average size of 819 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Des Plaines?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Des Plaines is $2,962 a month, ranging from $2,836 to $3,488 across 5 available units, with an average size of 1,172 square feet.
Is Des Plaines more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Des Plaines is $2,519. That is 9% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.