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148 Ann St

Clarendon HillsIL60514
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15 Briar St

Glen EllynIL60137

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2419 Ogden Ave

Downers GroveIL60515
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515 N Cass Ave

WestmontIL60559
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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$1,301
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 24, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downers Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in Downers Grove?

There are currently 322 Apartments for Rent in Downers Grove, IL with pricing that ranges from $990 to $7,667. There are also 85 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downers Grove ranging from $1,000 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downers Grove?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downers Grove ranges from $1,000 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,115.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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