Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Des Plaines, IL

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Plaines, IL is $1,848. This is -3%, or $51, lower than the national average.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,848

decreased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

54

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Plaines, IL is $1,848. This is -3%, or $51, lower than the national average.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

16%
58%
16%
11%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

78%
22%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Des Plaines, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Plaines, IL have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Des Plaines, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Des Plaines, IL is $1,754. A 1-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, IL costs about $1,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,791. Houses for rent in Des Plaines, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,925.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,500

12%

26%

4 bedroom

$3,250

6%

131%

Studio

$1,750

12%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

131%

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.

Compare rent prices in Des Plaines, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Des Plaines, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington Heights, IL.

Des Plaines

Median rent price$1,848
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,785
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Des Plaines, IL is 4% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

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2555 E Ballard Rd #106 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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Newly renovated 2BD/1BA in Des Plaines Available Jan 1st

2555 E Ballard Rd #106, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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9606 Golf Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

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9606 Golf Terrace

9606 Golf Ter, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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755 Dulles Rd - Photo 1 of 1

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755 Dulles Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

$1,700

Price drop

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780 Waikiki Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment for rent

780 Waikiki Dr #2, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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Available Nov 1

9606 Golf Terrace Road, #1W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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9606 Golf Terrace Road - 1W

9606 Golf Terrace Road, #1W, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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Available Jan 14

9368 Bay Colony Dr Apt 2s #2S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Des Plaines

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9368 Bay Colony Dr Apt 2s #2S, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,735

Condo for rent

1004 S River Rd #3C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Des Plaines

2 beds

1 bath

$1,749

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Available Feb 1

1026 S River Rd #3B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Attractive 2 Bed, 1 Bath at RIver Road + Oakwood (Des Plaines)

1026 S River Rd #3B, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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