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148 Ann St

Clarendon HillsIL60514

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Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

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2419 Ogden Ave

Downers GroveIL60515
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Darien, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Darien Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Darien, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at King Arthur Apartments in the Cass Lake Village neighborhood priced from $1,250. Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes in the Four Lakes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Darien apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King Arthur ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 510 sqftStudio,1BA$1,275
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1,301
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1a11BR,1BA$1,309
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1B1BR,1BA$1,475
Promenade Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Willowbrook Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,490
Colonial GardensG2BR,1BA$1,495
TGM WillowbrookA11BR,1BA$1,599
Natural Falls Resort ApartmentsPlan L1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darien, IL

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Darien area is the $1.99 price per square foot 5133 Fairview Ave Model at 5133 Fairview Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Cass Lake Village neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Darien apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Courts of the Falling Waters starting at $2,170 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Cass Lake Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Darien apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5133 Fairview Ave, Unit 35133 Fairview Ave2BR,2BA$1.99
Courts of the Falling Waters3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.85
7461 Blackburn Ave, Unit #2017461 Blackburn Ave2BR,2BA$1.71
ReNew Westmont2x12BR,1BA$1.68
The Clarendon Apartment HomesThe Griffin2BR,2BA$1.81
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$1.84
Colonial GardensE2BR,1BA$1.89
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1a11BR,1BA$1.71
King Arthur ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsAmelia1BR,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Darien

What type of rentals are currently available in Darien?

There are currently 197 Apartments for Rent in Darien, IL with pricing that ranges from $990 to $5,832. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Darien ranging from $1,050 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Darien?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Darien ranges from $1,050 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,698.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.