Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Des Plaines, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Des Plaines
$2,148/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Des Plaines is $2,148 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $248 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Des Plaines
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,959, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Des Plaines run $1,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,119.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,957 | 5% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,699 | 1% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,119 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $3,050 |  12% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,312 | 36% | 36% |
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 | $1,959 | 2% | 10% | |
Condos | $1,870 | 5% | 4% | |
Houses | $3,050 | 5% | 24% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,957
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,119
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,312
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
36%
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
$1,959
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,870
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
24%
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
13%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Des Plaines, IL is 5% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,050
11%$1,910
1%$1,550
11%$2,850
8%$1,925
1%$1,550
22%$1,545
17%$1,950
9%$1,965
16%$2,000
12%$2,050
8%$2,210
16%Discover rentals in Des Plaines, IL
5h ago
9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,449–$2,814
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
4d ago
Condo for rent in Des Plaines
9418 Bay Colony Dr #1N, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Des Plaines
135 Dover Dr #1, Des Plaines, IL 60018
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Des Plaines
1326 Brown St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Des Plaines
750 Pearson St #703, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Des Plaines
1260 Evergreen Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Des Plaines
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
800 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,875–$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,449–$2,814
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
15h ago
750 Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,865–$3,885
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Des Plaines
9418 Bay Colony Dr #1N, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Des Plaines
4 beds
2 baths
$3,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1639 Oakwood Ave #202, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1004 S River Rd #101, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,449–$2,814
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Des Plaines
70 Dover Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1639 Oakwood Ave #202, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1004 S River Rd #101, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
9030 Kennedy Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,449–$2,586
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Des Plaines
9608 Greenwood Ave #1E, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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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 $2,148 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Des Plaines?
Average rent prices in Des Plaines have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Des Plaines rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Des Plaines is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $248 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 $86,000/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?
October sees the lowest rent in Des Plaines, with prices running about 8% lower than March, which has the highest rent of the year.
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).