Des Plaines is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has adopted the official nickname of 'City of Destiny.' As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,720. It is a suburb of Chicago, and is adjacent to O'Hare International Airport. The Des Plaines River runs through the city, just east of its downtown area. Des Plaines is a very economically diverse city, with home values ranging from $30,000 to more than $1,000,000. Des Plaines apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Des Plaines apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.