Des Plaines Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,586
- Effective rent
- $2,586
- Vs. Chicago median
- +3%
- Avg days to lease
- 23
- Active rentals now
- 27
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$2,503
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$2,836
— YoY · as of September 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
Des Plaines renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Des Plaines?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Des Plaines is $2,586 per month, based on 20 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,503 for a 1 bedroom and $2,836 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Des Plaines more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Des Plaines's median asking rent is 3% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Des Plaines?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Des Plaines leased in an average of 23 days, with 27 active listings on the market right now.
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