Des Plaines Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · August 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,686
- Effective rent
- $2,669
- Vs. Chicago median
- +6%
- Avg days to lease
- 18
- Active rentals now
- 34
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$2,440
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$2,922
— YoY · as of August 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
Des Plaines renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Des Plaines?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Des Plaines is $2,686 per month, based on 30 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,440 for a 1 bedroom and $2,922 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Des Plaines more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Des Plaines's median asking rent is 6% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Des Plaines?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Des Plaines leased in an average of 18 days, with 34 active listings on the market right now.
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