Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Elmhurst Neighborhood of Elmhurst, IL from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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The Fynn
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The Fynn

183 N Addison AveElmhurst, IL 60126

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Downtown Elmhurst, Elmhurst, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Elmhurst area of Elmhurst, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Village priced from $1,302. Elmhurst Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,487. Here are the most affordable Downtown Elmhurst apartments for rent in Elmhurst, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,302
Elmhurst TerraceWhitaker1BR,1BA$1,487
Brentwood ApartmentsPremier Line1BR,1BA$1,595
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$1,695
Butterfield TowersModel F1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Elmhurst, IL

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Elmhurst area is the $3.03 price per square foot B1 Model at The Marke in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $3,323. The second greatest value Downtown Elmhurst apartment is the 2 bed middle Model at Elite Luxury Apartments starting at $2,498 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Villa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MarkeB12BR,2BA$3.03
Elite Luxury Apartments2 bed middle1BR,1BA$2.37
Brentwood ApartmentsLuxury Line1BR,1BA$1.90
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$2.34
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
Elmhurst 255B Shower1BR,1BA$3.05
Elmhurst TerraceWhitaker1BR,1BA$2.29
The FynnS3Studio ,1BA$3.33
Butterfield TowersModel F1BR,1BA$2.88
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Elmhurst, Elmhurst, IL

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Elmhurst, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Elmhurst Neighborhood in Elmhurst, IL

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Downtown Elmhurst Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Elmhurst?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Elmhurst is at Vyne on Haven listed at $2,063.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Elmhurst Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Elmhurst Apartment is $1,302 at Liberty Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Elmhurst Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Elmhurst is starting from $1,798 at Elmhurst Terrace.

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