Des Plaines Apartments for Rent

About Des Plaines

Renting an apartment in Des Plaines Illinois offers an excellent commute option for anyone headed to Chicago on a daily basis. You can drive to the downtown area in about 30 minutes or take a train from several different stations.

Directly south of Des Plaines is the Chicago O'Hare International Airport offering easy access to air transportation for renters who may be frequent flyers. UOP LLC, a Honeywell company provides employment to nearly 2,000 area residents. Holy Family Medical Center is another major employer in Des Plaines.

Residents of Des Plaines apartments who are education mined might consider taking some courses at Oakton Community College while living here. The campus is located north of the community between the River and I-295. You will find lots of major shopping outlets around this community including stores such as Sam's Club, Target, Wal-Mart and Home Depot.

If you want to be sure you will have a great place for some exercise, the Des Plaines River Trail passes right through the city and the numerous parks that line I-294.

You will find plenty of entertainment activities to keep you busy during your stay in a Des Plaines apartment. The community is home to the Rivers Casino where you can enjoy and evening of professional gaming. The McDonalds Museum is a popular spot to visit and you can take in a show at the Des Plaines Theater.

A post office in Des Plaines is located at 1000 East Oakton Street. The phone number is 847-827-5592.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Des Plaines, IL and nearby cities: