Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Plainfield, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Plainfield

$2,975/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Plainfield is $2,975 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,045 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Plainfield

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Plainfield rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Plainfield, IL

Average rent prices in Plainfield have remained the same 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 Plainfield, IL

Rent prices in Plainfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Plainfield is $2,030, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Plainfield run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,030.

Listings

Studio

$1,165

No Change

32%

1 bedroom

$1,400

5%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,300

6%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,875

5%

9%

4 bedroom

$4,000

2%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Plainfield and Aurora by all bedroom counts and property types.

Plainfield

Median rent price$2,975
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,226
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Plainfield, IL is 34% higher than the median rent in Aurora, IL.

Discover rentals in Plainfield, IL

24201 W Hazelcrest Dr #100 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Plainfield

24201 West Hazelcrest Drive - 100

24201 W Hazelcrest Dr #100, Plainfield, IL 60544

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

$1,600

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

24213 W Hazelcrest Dr #202 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Plainfield

✨ Newly Renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment – $1,650/mo ✨

24213 W Hazelcrest Dr #202, Plainfield, IL 60544

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 20

14000 S Marybrook Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Plainfield

14000 S. Marybrook Dr. - Unit 3

14000 S Marybrook Dr #3, Plainfield, IL 60544

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

14514 Thomas Jefferson Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Plainfield

TOWNHOME - Plainfield, IL

14514 Thomas Jefferson Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,200

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Plainfield, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Plainfield rental market.

How much is rent in Plainfield?

The average rent in Plainfield is $2,975 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Plainfield?

Average rent prices in Plainfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Plainfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Plainfield is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,045 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Plainfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Plainfield, you'd need to earn approximately $119,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Plainfield?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Plainfield average around $1,820/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,290/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).

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