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5110 Fairview
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5110 Fairview

5110 FairviewDowners Grove, IL 60515
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800 Ogden Ave
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800 Ogden Ave

800 Ogden AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Curtiss
1 Bedroom Apartments

Curtiss

1008-1010 Curtiss StDowners Grove, IL 60515
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40-50 Briar St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40-50 Briar St

40-50 Briar StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Warwick Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Apartments

312-316 Warwick AveWestmont, IL 60559
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Downers Grove, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downers Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Downers Grove, 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 $1,270. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Downers Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King Arthur ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 510 sqftStudio,1BA$1,270
The Villages on Maple1 Bedroom Classic Apartment1BR,1BA$1,285
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1,362
1014 Burlington Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
The Haven at HighlandThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,399
Iron Gate Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 607 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,450
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetRenovated1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downers Grove, IL

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downers Grove area is the $1.80 price per square foot Berkshire Model at 2200 Grace in the in the Highland Hills neighborhood starting from $2,588. The second greatest value Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2200 GraceBerkshire3BR,2BA$1.80
Courts of the Falling Waters3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.85
7461 Blackburn Ave, Unit #2017461 Blackburn Ave2BR,2BA$1.71
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.95
ReNew Westmont1x11BR,1BA$1.78
1014 Burlington Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$1.84
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetRenovated1BR,1BA$1.93
King Arthur ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsAmelia1BR,1BA$1.96

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Getting Around Downers Grove, IL

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downers Grove Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downers Grove?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downers Grove is at Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes listed at $1,270.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downers Grove Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downers Grove Apartment is $1,250 at King Arthur Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downers Grove Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downers Grove is starting from $1,375 at King Arthur Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downers Grove Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downers Grove Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Courts of the Falling Waters and starts from $2,170.

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