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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Plainfield, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Plainfield rent stands today
Plainfield, IL rent rose 23.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,085/month. Renters today are paying $585 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level as of October 2026.
Vs. national rents
Plainfield runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metros with a small total rental inventory of 50 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Plainfield sit at $1,274/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,415/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,115/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,920/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $3,800/month.
What you'll pay
Houses dominate Plainfield's rental market at $3,200/month compared to apartments at $1,915/month, with 73.4% of rentals being houses and 23.8% apartments. The property type rent difference reflects the area's inventory composition.
Median rent
Median rent in Plainfield
$3,085/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Plainfield is $3,085 per month as of October 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,185 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Plainfield
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Plainfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Plainfield, IL
Average rent prices in Plainfield have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 $1,915, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Plainfield run $1,415 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,274 | No Change |  24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,415 | 20% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $2,115 | 4% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,920 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 4% | 5% |
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 Plainfield, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,915 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,025 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,200 | 6% | 13% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,274
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,415
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,920
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
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 Plainfield, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,915
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,025
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
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
62%higher than the national median
21%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,300
3%$2,650
10%$1,910
1%$1,925
7%$1,890
4%$1,800
9%$2,800
14%$1,615
1%$2,509
2%$2,300
5%$2,349
2%$2,145
13%Discover rentals in Plainfield, IL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Plainfield
23617 W Dupage Country Club Dr, Plainfield, IL 60586
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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
2d ago
24205 W Hazelcrest Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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
3d ago
24027 W Hazelcrest Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Plainfield
14235 S Hillsdale Ct, Plainfield, IL 60544
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
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.House for rent
Available Sep 30
16m ago
House for rent in Plainfield
13334 Kerr St, Plainfield, IL 60585
3 beds
3.5 baths
$6,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Plainfield
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,900
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
Townhouse for rent in Plainfield
12632 S Talbot Cir, Plainfield, IL 60585
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
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
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Plainfield
14529 Thomas Jefferson Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
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
Verified
15100 Wood Farm Road, Plainfield, IL 60544
2 beds
2 baths
$2,030
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 Aug 20
5d+ ago
Verified
1706 Lake Pointe Dr, Plainfield, IL 60586
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,085
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
5907 Alpine Way, Plainfield, IL 60586
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,780
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 10
2d ago
15002 Wood Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544
2 beds
2 baths
$2,030–$2,075
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
1d ago
Verified
15100 Wood Farm Road, Plainfield, IL 60544
2 beds
2 baths
$2,030
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 Aug 20
5d+ ago
Verified
1706 Lake Pointe Dr, Plainfield, IL 60586
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,085
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
5907 Alpine Way, Plainfield, IL 60586
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,780
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Plainfield
25637 W Wakefield Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
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.House for rent
6h ago
Townhouse for rent in Plainfield
13956 Edgewater Ct #B, Plainfield, IL 60544
3 beds
3 baths
$2,600
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 Oct 23
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Plainfield
14527 Patriot Square Dr E, Plainfield, IL 60544
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,595
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
2d ago
24205 W Hazelcrest Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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
3d ago
24027 W Hazelcrest Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
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.Apartment 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 $3,085 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Plainfield?
Average rent prices in Plainfield have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Plainfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Plainfield is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,185 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 $123,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Plainfield?
February offers the best rental deals in Plainfield, with rents running approximately 12% lower than July, which sees the highest prices 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).