1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Des Plaines, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $2,031 and +5% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Des Plaines
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Des Plaines
Compare Des Plaines's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Des Plaines.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Des Plaines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,840 | +$375 (+26%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,740 | +$275 (+19%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 7.5 mi | $2,340 | +$875 (+60%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,800 | +$335 (+23%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,680 | +$215 (+15%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 8.4 mi | $2,100 | +$635 (+43%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 8.7 mi | $2,050 | +$585 (+40%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,480 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,730 | +$265 (+18%) |
| Addison, IL | 10.2 mi | $1,400 | $-65 (-4%) |
| Skokie, IL | 10.5 mi | $1,640 | +$175 (+12%) |
| Broadview, IL | 11.1 mi | $1,240 | $-225 (-15%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Des Plaines — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Des Plaines?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Des Plaines, Illinois is $1,465 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $2,031.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Des Plaines?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,600 ($4,883/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Des Plaines expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Des Plaines's 1-bedroom median of $1,465 is +5% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Des Plaines rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Des Plaines ranks #70 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Des Plaines?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Addison ($1,400), Broadview ($1,240).