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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. The Villages on Maple in the Green Trails neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,285. 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
The Villages on Maple1 Bedroom Classic Apartment1BR,1BA$1,285
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1,286
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 510 sqftStudio,1BA$1,315
1014 Burlington Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downers Grove, IL

As of March 26, 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
ReNew Westmont2x12BR,1BA$1.68
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.95
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 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downers Grove ranging from $1,190 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 $1,190 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,191.

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

Written by: Nicole Harms

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.