Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Des Plaines, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Des Plaines
$2,017/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Des Plaines is $2,017 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $67 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Des Plaines
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Des Plaines rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Des Plaines, IL
Average rent prices in Des Plaines have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Des Plaines, IL
Rent prices in Des Plaines vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Des Plaines is $1,950, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Des Plaines run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,957 |  11% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,649 | 2% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,954 | 3% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 16% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 21% | 45% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Des Plaines, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,195 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,957
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,954
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
45%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Des Plaines, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Des Plaines, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Des Plaines, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Des Plaines and Arlington Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Des Plaines
3%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Des Plaines, IL is 1% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$2,400
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3%$2,548
5%$2,339
38%$1,512
17%$1,355
18%$1,829
14%$1,890
35%$2,125
4%$1,800
3%$2,405
13%Discover rentals in Des Plaines, IL
1d ago
House for rent in Des Plaines
9035 Delphia Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
2d ago
640 Colonial Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Des Plaines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$9,559
Apartment for rent
9h ago
750 Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$3,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Des Plaines
1260 Evergreen Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Des Plaines
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
930 Beau Dr #312, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jun 17
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$9,559
Apartment for rent
2h ago
9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,559–$2,716
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
9h ago
750 Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$3,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,855
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
19h ago
House for rent in Des Plaines
4 beds
3 baths
$2,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Des Plaines
1483 Heather Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
930 Beau Dr #312, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,855
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2h ago
9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,559–$2,716
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 18
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Frequently asked questions for Des Plaines, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Des Plaines rental market.
How much is rent in Des Plaines?
The average rent in Des Plaines is $2,017 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Des Plaines?
Average rent prices in Des Plaines have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Des Plaines rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Des Plaines is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $67 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Des Plaines?
To comfortably afford rent in Des Plaines, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines, Illinois rental averages in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments at around $1,500 per month and two-bedroom units at around $1,900 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of the rental market at 46% of available listings, while one-bedroom units account for 30% of inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).