Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $1,914 at Buckingham Place and $2,427 at Kingston Pointe Apartments — Buckingham Place is the cheaper entry point. Buckingham Place lists 9 homes (6 available now); Kingston Pointe Apartments lists 5 (3 available now). Buckingham Place charges a $400 administrative fee, with a $325 pet deposit plus $30/mo pet rent. Kingston Pointe charges a $75 application fee and a $200 administrative fee, with a security deposit of $0–1 month’s rent.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
Buckingham Place and Kingston Pointe Apartments are both professionally managed buildings in Des Plaines — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at Buckingham Place and Kingston Pointe Apartments?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| Buckingham Place | 1 | 0 | $1,865 | $1,865 | $1,865 | 603 |
| Kingston Pointe Apartments | No studio homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Buckingham Place | 5 | 4 | $1,914 | $1,914–$2,175 | $2,044 | 743–960 |
| Kingston Pointe Apartments | 3 | 3 | $2,427 | $2,427–$2,556 | $2,513 | 1,005–1,089 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Buckingham Place | 3 | 2 | $2,453 | $2,453–$2,660 | $2,524 | 1,084–1,136 |
| Kingston Pointe Apartments | 2 | 0 | $2,644 | $2,644–$2,707 | $2,676 | 1,207–1,240 |
The buildings side by side
| Buckingham Place | Kingston Pointe Apartments | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 750 East Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL, Chicago | 1646 River St, Des Plaines, IL, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Des Plaines | Des Plaines |
| Homes listed | 9 | 5 |
| Available now | 6 | 3 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | Administrative fee $400. Pet fees: $325 pet deposit plus $30/mo pet rent. The application fee is not published consistently — ask leasing to confirm it and the deposit terms. (Per the building’s community fee profile on the Apartments.com network, November 2026.) | Application fee $75. Administrative fee $200 one-time (non-refundable). Security deposit $0–1 month’s rent, based on screening. Tech fee $75. Parking: unheated reserved $100/mo · heated reserved $150/mo · tandem reserved $200/mo. Pet fees: $400 one-time per pet + $25/mo pet rent per pet, pet limit 2, 50 lb weight limit per pet; breed restrictions apply. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | — | Unheated reserved $100/mo · heated reserved $150/mo · tandem reserved $200/mo (per the building’s RentCafe listing) |
| Pets | — | Pet fee $400 one-time + $25/mo pet rent per pet; max 2 pets; 50 lb limit; breed restrictions |
| Laundry | — | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Metra: Cumberland — Union Pacific Northwest Line | 🚇 Metra: Des Plaines — Union Pacific Northwest Line |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 25 / 39 / 34 | 88 / 50 / 70 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Buckingham Place or Kingston Pointe Apartments?
One-bedrooms start at $1,914 at Buckingham Place (5 homes, averaging $2,044) and $2,427 at Kingston Pointe Apartments (3 homes, averaging $2,513), so Buckingham Place has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Buckingham Place or Kingston Pointe Apartments?
Two-bedrooms start at $2,453 at Buckingham Place and $2,644 at Kingston Pointe Apartments; Buckingham Place starts lower. Averages: $2,524 at Buckingham Place, $2,676 at Kingston Pointe Apartments.
How many homes are available now at Buckingham Place and Kingston Pointe Apartments?
Buckingham Place has 6 of its 9 listed homes available now; Kingston Pointe Apartments has 3 of 5. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at Buckingham Place and Kingston Pointe Apartments?
Buckingham Place: Administrative fee $400. Pet fees: $325 pet deposit plus $30/mo pet rent. The application fee is not published consistently — ask leasing to confirm it and the deposit terms. (Per the building’s community fee profile on the Apartments.com network, November 2026.) Kingston Pointe Apartments: Application fee $75. Administrative fee $200 one-time (non-refundable). Security deposit $0–1 month’s rent, based on screening. Tech fee $75. Parking: unheated reserved $100/mo · heated reserved $150/mo · tandem reserved $200/mo. Pet fees: $400 one-time per pet + $25/mo pet rent per pet, pet limit 2, 50 lb weight limit per pet; breed restrictions apply. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.)
Where are Buckingham Place and Kingston Pointe Apartments located?
Both buildings are in Des Plaines, Chicago: Buckingham Place at 750 East Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL and Kingston Pointe Apartments at 1646 River St, Des Plaines, IL.
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Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.