
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, IL from $800 with Washer/Dryer (7 Rentals)
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
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Butterfield Towers

Versailles on the Lakes Oakbrook*

Linden Towers *Washer & Dryer in Apartment*
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Elmhurst, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $1,864 | $1,194 | $2,791 |
Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $950 | $9,829 |
Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,420 | $1,455 | $10,000+ |
Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,763 | $2,699 | $10,000+ |
Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $2,849 | $2,849 |
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Getting Around Elmhurst, IL
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmhurst?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmhurst is at Elmhurst Terrace listed at $1,422.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $950 at Argyle Garden Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmhurst is starting from $1,700 at Linden Towers *Washer & Dryer in Apartment*.
What is the most affordable Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Versailles on the Lakes Oakbrook* and starts from $2,699.
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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.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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.

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.