Rent to own Homes in Des Plaines, IL

Home prices are rising! Sale prices are up over 30% in Des Plaines, so find a rent to own option before they go even higher! Homes along Lee Street and Hamilton Road make a great choice for an investment.

Des Plaines, IL is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $73,639 and a median rent of $1,167, the Des Plaines, IL rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Des Plaines, IL. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Des Plaines, IL rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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812 N RIVER RD #2A
Rent To Own
 
Townhouse/Condo
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
2
1
1000 ft2
1983
1 of 14 8809 West Golf Road
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Niles, IL 60714
2
2
1600 ft2
1976
5537 N CANFIELD AVE
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Norwood Park
Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60656
2
2
1284 ft2
1946
6704 W FOREST PRESERVE DR
Rent To Own
Harwood Heights
Single Family Home
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
3
3
1326 ft2
1998
5913 MONROE ST
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Morton Grove
Single Family Home
Morton Grove, IL 60053
3
2
1830 ft2
1960
838 S SCOVILLE AVE #1
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Townhouse/Condo
Oak Park, IL 60304
1
1
800 ft2
1923
1 of 22 2S110 COLONIAL LN
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Single Family Home
Lombard, IL 60148
4
2
1944 ft2
1965
7350 N RIDGE BLVD #22C
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West Rogers Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60645
3
2
0 ft2
1930
7403 N HOYNE AVE #1
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Rogers Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60645
2
2
800 ft2
1930
1748 W Rascher Ave
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Edgewater
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60640
2
1
0 ft2
1913
1 of 5 1517 W Jonquil Ter
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Chicago, IL 60626
2
1
1100 ft2
2000
2906 W WILCOX ST
Rent To Own
East Garfield Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60612
9
3
2832 ft2
1905
4636 N Racine Ave APT 2, Chicago, IL 60640
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Uptown
Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60640
2
1
1200 ft2
1906
6334 N SHERIDAN RD #3C
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Edgewater
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60660
1
1
800 ft2
1928
1200 WESTFIELD WAY
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Town And Country
Single Family Home
Mundelein, IL 60060
4
3
3379 ft2
1997
2745 N HAMPDEN CT #2E
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Lincoln Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60614
3
1
1100 ft2
1916
1355 N SANDBURG TER #407D
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Near North Side
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60610
1
1
0 ft2
1964
7343 Country Creek Way UNIT 4
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Single Family Home
Downers Grove, IL 60516
2
2
972 ft2
1975
240 E ILLINOIS ST #1708
Rent To Own
Near North Side
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60611
2
2
1293 ft2
2005
222 N COLUMBUS DR #3203
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The Loop
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60601
2
2
1225 ft2
2001
505 N LAKE SHORE DR #6601
Rent To Own
Near North Side
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60611
3
4
2975 ft2
1970
1550 S INDIANA AVE #412
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South Loop
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60605
2
2
1100 ft2
1905
12A Kingery Quarter Rd #104
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Single Family Home
Willowbrook, IL 60527
1
1
800 ft2
1981
1609 EDINBURGH DR #117-5
Rent To Own
Tri Village
Townhouse/Condo
Bartlett, IL 60103
3
3
1826 ft2
2005
1408 KENMORE AVE
Rent To Own
Round Lake Beach Ridgewood
Single Family Home
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
3
1
968 ft2
1955
5856 S PRAIRIE AVE #3
Rent To Own
Washington Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60637
3
2
1250 ft2
2004
5739 S CALUMET AVE #3N
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Washington Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60637
3
2
1400 ft2
1901
7115 S SAINT LAWRENCE AVE
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Park Manor
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60619
6
4
2773 ft2
1890
1 of 75 5555 S Everett Ave
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Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60637
4
3
2400 ft2
1924
Hot
2015 ROLLING RIDGE LN
Rent To Own
Lindenhurst
Single Family Home
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
2
2
1475 ft2
1961
Hot
9519 S FOREST AVE
Rent To Own
Roseland
Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60628
3
2
1100 ft2
1960
956 W 115TH PL
Rent To Own
Morgan Park
Townhouse/Condo
Chicago, IL 60643
3
2
731 ft2
1966
3648 WHITE EAGLE DR
Rent To Own
White Eagle Club
Single Family Home
Naperville, IL 60564
5
3
2896 ft2
1996
3017 E 78th St APT 2B
Rent To Own
South Shore
Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60649
1
1
800 ft2
1924
1 of 38 8724 S ESSEX AVE
Rent To Own
South Chicago
Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60617
5
3
1987 ft2
1924
Hot
2008 TYLER TRL
Rent To Own
Mchenry
Single Family Home
Mchenry, IL 60051
3
3
1981 ft2
2006
260 GREGORY M SEARS DR
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Single Family Home
Gilberts, IL 60136
4
3
1801 ft2
2003
2301 SUMMERLIN DR
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Single Family Home
Aurora, IL 60503
2
2
0 ft2
8609 LAKESHORE DR
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Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
3
3
2027 ft2
2017
84 PUEBLO RD
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Boulder Hill
Single Family Home
Montgomery, IL 60538
3
1
988 ft2
1960
Hot
636 PEARCES FRD
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Single Family Home
Oswego, IL 60543
5
4
2800 ft2
1988
1 of 2 7620 S CALUMET AVE
Rent To Own
Chatham
Single Family Home
Chicago, IL 60619
4
4
1386 ft2
1921
3620 122ND ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
3
3
1741 ft2
1998
12001 120TH CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
2
2
1500 ft2
1948
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Buying a Home in Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, IL is seeing rapid growth and Des Plaines, IL's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 23% above the 2024 national average. Des Plaines, IL is part of Cook county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Cook is 1.38% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 14 Reasons to Live in Des Plaines, IL

Catch a show! The Des Plaines Theater puts on an entire season of live performances to delight audiences. For those that prefer entertainment on the screen, the Rosemont Muvico offers a state-of-the-art cinema experience.

Live in the City of Destiny! Given its official nickname, it is no surprise that Des Plaines has plenty of entertainment offerings for its residents. The Rivers Casino offers nonstop gaming and excitement, while the Rosemont Theatre puts on Broadway productions.

Plenty of Real Estate Listings! Des Plaines homes spend less and less time on the market, with the median time dropping 41%. View properties along Elmhurst Road or E. Oakton Street to find rental, purchase or rent to own homes.

Down home cooking! Go gaga over some of the most creative breakfast platters around at Katie's Kitchen. For lunch, there are some great hot dogs and burgers at the Paradise Pup.

Visit pieces of iconic American history! No food chain is as iconically American as McDonald's and Des Plaines is home to the McDonald's Museum, a recreation of the very first restaurant of the now international chain. Another place of interest is the Methodist Camp Ground, listed on the National Register for Historic Places, which still operates today, throwing concerts and other events.

It's a Buyer's Market! As prices rise, fewer homes sell, making it an ideal time to be a bit choosy about your next home. Home sales are down almost 20%, creating a buyer's market. Choose your next home in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Des Plaines, along Evergreen Avenue or W. Kathleen Drive.

Fun in the great outdoors! Residents enjoy water sports at Lake Opeka, from swimming to fishing. Along most of the eastern border of the city, there is the Des Plaines Forest Preserve for hiking and bird watching opportunities.

Buy into one of the best housing markets in Illinois! Median housing prices in Des Plaines are well above the state number at $235,843. Be sure to look at some of the rent to own houses along South Mt. Prospect Road or Clancy Drive.

Train Spotter's paradise! In Des Plaines, two Union Pacific Railways and one Canadian National Railway meet at the Deval Crossing. This forms a unique triangular pattern. The interlocking tower shows the performance of these tremendous machines. Stay on theme by having dinner at the Choo Choo restaurant!

Sumptuous steak dinners! Upscale dining is no secret in Des Plaines, with several top steak houses available for special occasions. Check out the Rosewood Restaurant or Gibson's Bar and Steakhouse.

Rising rents make it a great time to buy! Median rental prices are at almost $1,000 per month, making it an ideal time to look at rental options or purchases. Take some time to stop by some open houses along Big Bend Lake or North Wolf Road.

Recreation! The Maryville Academy hosts the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. This museum pays homage to famous sports figures from Chicago and its suburbs. After your visit, stop by Illusion Cafe for a drink.

Sports and other events! Des Plaines locals have easy access to some of the best event venues in the world. The United Center is home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks. The Ravinia Festival hosts some of the best and brightest musical talents of today.