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960 Rand Rd Ste 211, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Krono Property Management is a full-service company in Des Plaines that manages multi-family buildings, condos, HOAs and rental properties, handling administrative, financial and operational management.
In their words: “Leave the day-to-day property management to us and have more time for the things you want.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful, polite staff who respond quickly and resolve issues.
636 S River Rd #216, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Safe AK Management is a Des Plaines company offering property maintenance, tenant relations, financial management and rent collection for residential properties and condo associations.
In their words: “Safe AK Management provides a comprehensive range of services including property maintenance, tenant relations, and financial management.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a helpful, professional property manager and clear communication.
MK Asset Management, formed in 2007 in Des Plaines as a third-party manager, manages commercial and residential apartment properties in Chicago, with leasing, brokerage and investment.
In their words: “Its team of professionals draw on decades of experience spanning the entire spectrum of real estate investment, development and management as both an operator and service provider to third-party clients.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive, attentive property managers and maintenance handled promptly.
636 S River Rd Ste 101B, Des Plaines, IL 60016
PMI Metro and Suburban, a PMI franchise office in Des Plaines, manages residential, commercial and association properties with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and accounting.
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Rents in Des Plaines are $149 below the Cook County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$113 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Des Plaines's typical asking rent is $149 (6.7%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Des Plaines is number 15 of 28 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Alsip, Bensenville, Blue Island, Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago Heights, Chicago Ridge, Country Club Hills, Elmwood Park, Evergreen Park, Glenwood, Hanover Park, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lemont, Lincolnwood, Matteson, Maywood, Melrose Park, Niles, Oak Forest, Park Forest, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, Richton Park, River Forest, River Grove, Riverdale, Willow Springs, Wilmette, Worth. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, March and April, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 9 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines | $2,079 | +5.7% | 4 |
| Park Ridge | $2,433 | 3 | |
| Skokie | $2,371 | +5.2% | 4 |
| Schaumburg | $2,125 | +3.6% | 7 |
| Elmhurst | $2,453 | +4.3% | 2 |
| Evanston | $2,438 | +3.2% | 4 |
| Highland Park | $3,147 | +6.7% | 3 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 4 property management companies in Des Plaines, Cook County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Arlington Heights and Villa Park, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Des Plaines is $2,079 (September 2026); +5.7% over the past year and +32.3% over five years. About 21.7% of homes in Des Plaines are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 4 property management companies in Des Plaines, IL.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Des Plaines was $2,079 a month in September 2026, +5.7% on a year earlier.
Over the 9 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, March and April. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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