What is the average apartment size in Des Plaines?

The average size for a Des Plaines, IL apartment is 848 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Des Plaines?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Des Plaines is $1,846 per month, a 0.72% increase from last years average of $1,833.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Des Plaines?

In Des Plaines, studios rent for $1,471 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,681 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,118 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,689 per month

What is the average apartment size in Des Plaines?

The typical apartment in Des Plaines offers about 848 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Des Plaines?

Studio apartments in Des Plaines average 471 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 714 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,079 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,421 sq. ft.

Des Plaines, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Des Plaines?

The typical rent budget in Des Plaines ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Des Plaines?

In Des Plaines, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Des Plaines is $1,846, a 0.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,833.

Studio Apartments at $1,471 offer the most budget-friendly option with 471 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 714 square feet for $1,681, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,118 offer 1,079 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,421 sq ft) for $2,689, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Des Plaines, IL

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,846	848 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,471	471 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,681	714 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,118	1,079 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,689	1,421 sq. ft.

Des Plaines, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Des Plaines, IL have increased by 0.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,833 to $1,846.

What's the typical rent budget in Des Plaines, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Des Plaines, IL (38%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Des Plaines, IL?

4,655 or 21% of the households in Des Plaines, IL are renter-occupied while 17,926 or 79% are owner-occupied.

How Des Plaines Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Des Plaines	$1,846
Chicago	$2,454
Oak Park	$2,266
Evanston	$2,598
Naperville	$2,093
Skokie	$2,149
Aurora	$1,876
Champaign	$1,685
Dekalb	$1,105
Peoria	$1,209
Lombard	$1,989
Villa Park	$2,134
Forest Park	$1,355
Schaumburg	$1,938
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	$2,394
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,941
Highland Park, IL	$3,014
Palatine, IL	$1,907
Rolling Meadows, IL	$1,750
Mount Prospect, IL	$1,772
Roselle, IL	$1,964

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Des Plaines apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.