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1004 S River Road
1004 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Apartment for rent
Cat friendly
Monthly rent
$1,749–$2,500
Beds2–3
Baths1–2
Sqft0–1,500
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Featuring a prime location, this property offers a private balcony and hardwood floors, enhancing its appeal. The nearby top-rated elementary school and ample outdoor spaces promote a convenient and engaging environment. With its high value per square foot and pet-friendly amenities, including multiple nearby pet services, it presents an attractive option for a diverse range of needs.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • private balcony
  • hardwood floors
  • prime location

Units

1004 S River Road Des Plaines, IL

New Listing

301

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2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,750

Listed on 01/13/2026
Listed by Osama Abbasi
Days on market: 7
Live close to all the action in the heart of Downtown Des Plaines. This 2-bedroom keeps it easy and close to everything you need: Inside Your Unit: - Kitchen with white appliances (including a dishwasher) - Bright and spacious layout—bring your plants, they’ll love it here - Tenants cover cooking gas, and electricity - Relaxing Balcony - A couple blocks from the Metra Building Perks: - Laundry facilities available in the building - One parking space included in your rent (a rare downtown win) Disclaimer: The Apartment Source Call or text: 773.404.9900

New Listing

302

Our team has verified this company

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,750

Listed on 01/13/2026
Listed by Osama Abbasi
Days on market: 7
Live close to all the action in the heart of Downtown Des Plaines. This 2-bedroom keeps it easy and close to everything you need: Inside Your Unit: - Kitchen with white appliances (including a dishwasher) - Bright and spacious layout—bring your plants, they’ll love it here - Tenants cover cooking gas, and electricity - Relaxing Balcony - A couple blocks from the Metra Building Perks: - Laundry facilities available in the building - One parking space included in your rent (a rare downtown win) Disclaimer: The Apartment Source Call or text: 773.404.9900

Available

102

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3 Beds

2 Baths

$2,500

Listed on 12/18/2025
Listed by Osama Abbasi
Days on market: 33
Disclaimer: The Apartment Source Call or text: 773.404.9900

New Listing

3C

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,749

Listed on 01/13/2026
Listed by Julia Denisova
Days on market: 7
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in the heart of Des Plaines: - **Prime Location:** Located in downtown Des Plaines, walk to Metra, parks, and shops. TOP FLOOR - **Modern Updates:** Updated kitchen with modern finishes. - **Charming Features:** Hardwood floors throughout. - **Private Balcony:** Enjoy outdoor space with your own balcony. - **Utilities Included:** Rent covers heat. - **Parking Included:** One parking space included. - **Onsite Laundry:** Convenient laundry facilities available. Dont miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Contact us today to schedule a viewing.

New Listing

101

3 Beds

2 Baths

$2,350

Listed on 01/17/2026
Listed by Julia Denisova
Days on market: 3
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in the heart of Des Plaines: - **Prime Location:** Located in downtown Des Plaines, walk to Metra, parks, and shops. - **First-Floor Unit:** Easy access with a first-floor location. - **Spacious Living:** Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space. - **Modern Updates:** Updated kitchen with modern finishes. - **Charming Features:** Hardwood floors throughout. - **Private Balcony:** Enjoy outdoor space with your own balcony. - **Utilities Included:** Rent covers heat. - **Parking Included:** One parking space included. - **Onsite Laundry:** Convenient laundry facilities available. Dont miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Contact us today to schedule a viewing.

Amenities for 1004 S River Road

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Cats Ok
  • Outdoor Space
  • Storage
  • On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Assigned Parking
  • Balcony
  • On-Site Laundry
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Air Conditioning
  • Walk-In Closets

Policies at 1004 S River Road

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 1004 S River Road

HomeApartments in Des Plaines 1004 S River Rd #301, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at 1004 S Riv Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016. This intimate 14-unit property offers spacious 2- and 3-bedroom residences, ranging from 900 to 1500 square feet. Each unit boasts modern finishes, hardwood floors, and a bright, airy layout. Enjoy the ease of onsite laundry facilities, white appliances in the kitchen, and the added luxury of a private balcony. The property's prime location is near top-rated schools, with several highly-rated elementary, middle, and high schools nearby. As a bonus, this pet-friendly property offers long-term rentals and a range of amenities, including utilities included, outdoor space, and dishwasher. Come home to a tranquil retreat that's perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful living experience.

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Address details

Units16
Units available5
City
Zip code60016

1004 S River Rd #301 is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1004 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 400 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Des Plaines

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1004 S River Rd #301 to be 3% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Des Plaines.

3-bedroom apartments at 1004 S River Rd #301 cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Plaines.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Des Plaines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Plaines
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$2,010
April 2024$2,011
May 2024$1,983
June 2024$2,020
July 2024$2,086
September 2024$1,873
October 2024$1,739
November 2024$1,964
December 2024$2,039
June 2025$1,874
July 2025$1,805
August 2025$1,888
September 2025$1,799
November 2025$1,520
December 2025$1,520

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$70,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $70,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,750.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1004 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL.
This month$2,3503 bed2 bath
Last month$1,9502 bed1 bath
Last month$2,5003 bed2 bath
4 months ago$1,9002 bed1 bath
4 months ago$1,9502 bed1 bath
4 months ago$1,9502 bed1 bath
4 months ago$1,9502 bed1 bath
5 months ago$2,3003 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,2003 bed2 bath

Schools near 1004 S River Rd #301

Central Elementary School

1526 e thacker st

des plaines, IL, 60016

K-5Public
A

Iroquois Community School

1836 e touhy ave

des plaines, IL, 60018

K-8Public
A
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Getting around Des Plaines near 1004 S River Road

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1004 S River Road, Des Plaines

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1004 S River Road

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Columbus Food Market
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El Valle Grocery Store Co
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ALDI
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