Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Des Plaines, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Des Plaines

$2,079/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Des Plaines is $2,079 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $179 more per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Des Plaines

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Des Plaines rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Des Plaines, IL

Average rent prices in Des Plaines have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,910, whereas a house costs $3,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Des Plaines run $1,709 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,957

4%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,675

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,109

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,400

7%

13%

4 bedroom

$6,250

16%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,957

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,109

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

27%

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

Median rent price$2,079
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,069
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Des Plaines, IL is equal to the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

Discover rentals in Des Plaines, IL

9654 Golf Ter Apt 1w #GE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Des Plaines

Available Now, Spacious 2 Bed / 1 Bath Garden Apartment

9654 Golf Ter Apt 1w #GE, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,590

Renovated apartment with pool and parking - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Renovated apartment with pool and parking

640 Colonial Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,720

1d ago

8.8

Very good

9602 Golf Ter Rd

9602 Golf Terrace Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

1779 Rand Rd #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Des Plaines

Residential Lease, Des Plaines, IL

1779 Rand Rd #2B, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,850

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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 $2,079 per month as of September 12, 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 8% since last year.

How does Des Plaines rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Des Plaines is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $179 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 $83,000/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).

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