Des Plaines Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · May 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,700
- Effective rent
- $2,700
- Vs. Chicago median
- +8%
- Avg days to lease
- 19
- Active rentals now
- 46
† Computed on a small sample (fewer than 20 leases) — interpret with caution.
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$2,100
— YoY · as of October 2025
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
Des Plaines renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Des Plaines?
- As of May 2026, the median asking rent in Des Plaines is $2,700 per month, based on 11 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,100 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Des Plaines going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Des Plaines is up 35.0% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
- Is Des Plaines more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Des Plaines's median asking rent is 8% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Des Plaines?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Des Plaines leased in an average of 19 days, with 46 active listings on the market right now.
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