Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Des Plaines, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Des Plaines
$2,051/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Des Plaines is $2,051 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $111 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Des Plaines
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,979, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Des Plaines run $1,719 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,039.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,957 | 15% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,712 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $2,039 |  2% | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 17% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,247 | 21% | 44% |
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 | $1,979 | 8% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,850 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,957
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,712
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,039
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,247
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
44%
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
$1,979
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
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
6%higher than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Des Plaines, IL is 2% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,582
17%$1,400
11%$1,834
9%$1,950
3%$2,159
1%$1,725
12%$2,000
18%Discover rentals in Des Plaines, IL
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Des Plaines
9654 Golf Ter Apt 1w #1, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
755 Dulles Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Des Plaines
9315 Hamilton Ct #F, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
3d ago
765 Garland Pl, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Des Plaines
2419 Birch St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Des Plaines
1538 Times Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Des Plaines
1260 Evergreen Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Des Plaines
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
House for rent
16h ago
Condo for rent in Des Plaines
459 Oak St #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Des Plaines
9654 Golf Ter Apt 1w #1, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
12h ago
9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,549–$2,520
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
2d 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
1078 Bogart St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
16h ago
Condo for rent in Des Plaines
459 Oak St #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
House for rent in Des Plaines
4 beds
3 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Des Plaines
1638 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
5 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
16h ago
Condo for rent in Des Plaines
459 Oak St #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Des Plaines
9654 Golf Ter Apt 1w #1, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
750 Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,636
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,549–$2,321
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
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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 $2,051 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Des Plaines?
Average rent prices in Des Plaines have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Des Plaines rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Des Plaines is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $111 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 $82,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Des Plaines average around $1,570/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,900/month.
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).