Average rent in Plainfield, Chicago
The median asking rent in Plainfield is $2,437 a month and the average is $2,304, based on 21 apartments available in 1 building as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,859 for a 1 bedroom, $2,487 for a 2 bedroom, $2,809 for a 3 bedroom.
That is 12% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Plainfield rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,825 | $1,825 | $1,825–$1,825 | 629 | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,859 | $1,887 | $1,804–$1,969 | 853 | 7 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,487 | $2,478 | $2,357–$2,561 | 1,138 | 9 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,809 | $2,764 | $2,564–$2,874 | 1,366 | 4 |
| All sizes | $2,437 | $2,304 | 21 |
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 Plainfield compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | $2,437 | $1,825 | $1,859 | $2,487 |
| 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 Plainfield?
The median asking rent in Plainfield is $2,437 a month and the average is $2,304, based on 21 apartments available in 1 building as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,859 for a 1 bedroom, $2,487 for a 2 bedroom, $2,809 for a 3 bedroom.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Plainfield?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Plainfield is $1,859 a month, ranging from $1,804 to $1,969 across 7 available units, with an average size of 853 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Plainfield?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Plainfield is $2,487 a month, ranging from $2,357 to $2,561 across 9 available units, with an average size of 1,138 square feet.
How much is a 3 bedroom apartment in Plainfield?
The median asking rent for a 3 bedroom in Plainfield is $2,809 a month, ranging from $2,564 to $2,874 across 4 available units, with an average size of 1,366 square feet.
Is Plainfield more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Plainfield is $2,437. That is 12% 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.