449 E Prairie Ave #2, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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449 E Prairie Ave #2
Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Why You'll Love This Place:

 Quiet Residential Cul-de-Sac Peaceful neighborhood with minimal traffic and a suburban feel
 Private 2nd Floor Unit No upstairs neighbors for added privacy and quiet
 Utilities Included Simplify your monthly budget hot water and heating covered
 Off-Street Parking Convenient driveway parking included
 On-Site Laundry Shared basement laundry available
 Cat Friendly Cats welcome
 Central Heat Comfortable all year round
 Great Commuter Location Easy access to I-294, O'Hare Airport, and downtown Chicago
 Near Metra Stations Convenient access to the Des Plaines and Cumberland Metra stations for commuters

Inside You'll Find:

 Bright natural light throughout the apartment
 Spacious eat-in kitchen with generous cabinet storage
 Hardwood floors for easy maintenance and classic charm
 Comfortable living area with flexible layout options
 Two nicely sized bedrooms with closet space
 Smoke-free unit

Prime Location:

 Near Dempster & Wolf Road in a quiet residential pocket of Des Plaines
 Minutes from beautiful parks and recreation including Prairie Lakes Park and West Park
 Close to shopping and groceries including Mariano's, ALDI, and Jewel-Osco
 Easy commute via Des Plaines Metra Station and nearby expressways
 Conveniently located near O'Hare Airport without being directly under heavy flight traffic

The Des Plaines area is known for its accessibility, parks, and strong suburban value while still offering quick access to the city and surrounding suburbs.

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Clean, affordable, and located in one of the most convenient areas of the northwest suburbs.

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Heating & hot water included, smoke-free unit, last month's rent due at signing
449 E Prairie Ave #2, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2026 with an asking price of $1,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 11, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,733/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
56 days ago

Home Details for 449 E Prairie Ave #2

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 449 E Prairie Ave #2

DatePriceEventSource
05/11/2026$1,700ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/10/2026$1,700Listed For RentZillow Rentals

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$324K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$227
$0MoM
Available listings
186
23MoM
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Comparable Sales for 449 E Prairie Ave #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
920 Beau Dr #204, Des Plaines, IL
1.35
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$218,000
11/12/25
2
1
850
940 Beau Dr #110, Des Plaines, IL
1.35
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$230,000
03/30/26
2
1
1,000
370 Western Ave #403, Des Plaines, IL
0.98
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$375,000
04/08/26
2
2
1,994
647 Metropolitan Way #402L, Des Plaines, IL
1.38
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$275,000
09/25/25
1
1
900
930 Beau Dr #312, Des Plaines, IL
1.35
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$263,500
04/13/26
3
2
1,700
9448 Bay Colony Dr #3S, Des Plaines, IL
2.64
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$214,000
07/01/26
2
1
1,100
9713 Bianco Ter #A, Des Plaines, IL
3.00
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$211,000
08/27/25
2
1
1,000
9802 Bianco Ter #A, Des Plaines, IL
3.00
Apartment
$177,000
04/15/26
2
1
1,000
9310 Hamilton Ct, Des Plaines, IL
3.03
Apartment
$177,000
12/05/25
2
1
1,100
9814 Bianco Ter #B, Des Plaines, IL
3.00
Apartment
$175,000
07/11/25
1
1
750
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Des Plaines

At least 515 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Caroline Wood
    "Great sense of community. Beautiful neighborhood. Lots of beautiful mature trees in the area. Beautiful homes. "
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  • Jasmina Ejupovic
    "Friendly people, clean area, major stores and restaurants in nearby neighborhoods like Rosemont and Mt Prospect, with some major stores in our area. Family friendly and generally quiet, aside from trains and sirens. "
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  • Hyder
    "I am not sure about what dog owners like or not like. I do not like it if the dog owners do not pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I only live about 2.5 miles from work so my commute is short and sweet and I don’t really experience much traffic"
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  • Captzamboni
    "Taste of Des Plaines….Fall Fest are very family oriented. Great place to raise a family. I’ve been a resident since 1993. "
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  • Arroyom617
    "Get kids involved in sports here it’s key for the kids to create friendships and parents can also build friendships as well. "
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  • Brucefran53
    "Very very friendly and well kept up neighborhood. Everyone helps each other. Great senior center and I love the library. It has wonderful programs also. Their website is the best. Des plaines has wonderful schools. Very easy to reach anywhere because of being close to the airport. We also have access to many major highways. Metra is easy to get to here for access to downtown."
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  • Amjdvm98
    "I drive downtown. Its not too bad for a commute. I commute daily snd get on 294 to 90 east. Takes about 40 minutes to my office. "
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  • Man.rodrigues2
    "The owners of dogs would like the parks around. I always see dogs playing. Although most of the buildings in the area doesn’t allow pets. "
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  • Sarah G.
    "I’ve lived around this area for 25 years quiet and clean good place to raise a family and go for walks"
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  • Y.kalamata
    "There a lot of dogs and dog walkers in our area. no dog parks that i know of but the forest preserve is down the street. "
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  • Hyderhash10
    "My neighborhood has easy access to expressways, public transportation and close to the airport and convenient shopping and close to a pharmacy. "
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  • Sperezic
    "great area for starting family and schools are close by and very good I raised my boys here and family in the neighborhood "
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  • Y.kalamata
    "its close to every highway. its very easy to get to and from any where. airport is easy to get to and you get rosemont perks for their centers. "
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  • Jennie V.
    "Perfect commute to the city or to the western suburbs. Never longer than 40 minutes if you’re heading to Elgin. Commute to the city can be as little as 25 minutes depending on which part of Chicago you’re going to."
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  • Jennie V.
    "Taste of Des Plaines, various events at the Des Plaines library. Plus have the entertainment district in Rosemont (10 minutes away) is really nice."
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  • Peterekw75
    "It’s a pet friendly area with lots of parks and dog parks near by with no leash rules. Bring your dog and be happy "
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  • Michelle
    "perfect location!! can really to metra station and highway very close! close to shopping and restaurants! "
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  • Mjrihani
    "Most people in Des Plaines own their cars. But biopic transportation is available on most main streets. Just a short walk to the bus stop. "
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  • A. T.
    "Lots of kids play in the front yards and even meet up in the small park by the townhouses. It’s a safe area, just teach your kids to look both ways before crossing the street since a good amount of cars go in and out from all around. Especially near downtown Des Plaines."
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  • Dev R.
    "Great neighborhood for family to live. Everything you need is around from shopping malls to parks. There are too many parks around des plaines, where can you spend your weekend with your family. "
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  • Lee D.
    "not much going on. needs more restaurants and activities . maybe when streets are finished the town will come back to life. mov ie theater downtown will help when its finished. "
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  • Bob Micek
    "Excellent outdoor opportunities for families with children. Quiet neighborhood with excellent school, park district and public service resources. Location allows quick access to interstates and airport for commuting and travel. Public transportation options are available nearby as well."
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  • Bcouch0600
    "Very close to all major transportation. Con: airport can be noisy. Lots of people with loud mufflers in this city. "
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  • Fred
    "yes awesome very clean freindly clean nice people roads need some work tho, respectfully stores and restaurants near by ,"
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  • Ddawn8data
    "Forest Elementary School has a Turkey Trot every year. the local restaurant offers Hometown bands and weekly specials."
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  • SA
    "I recently moved to this neighborhood, I feel very convenient for all public transportation and school."
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  • blob
    "forgive your children. you raised them. every parent messes up. your kids might forgive you later if you treat them right. this is a lovely neighborhood."
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  • Rebecca g.
    "I lived in this neighborhood almost my whole entire life. right off walnut it's nice and peaceful and it's safe for the most part."
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