Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst City Centre Neighborhood of Elmhurst, IL from $900 (9 Rentals)

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property at 170 E Lake St

170 E Lake St

ElmhurstIL60126

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Elmhurst City Centre, Elmhurst, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmhurst City Centre Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmhurst City Centre area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Argyle Garden Apartments priced from $950. Maple Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst City Centre apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$950
Maple Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,302

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst City Centre, IL

As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst City Centre area is the $3.00 price per square foot G Model at Elmhurst 255 in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $3,051. The second greatest value Elmhurst City Centre apartment is the 126 N Maple Ave Model at 126 N Maple Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst City Centre apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elmhurst 255G2BR,2BA$3.00
126 N Maple Ave, Unit 2126 N Maple Ave2BR,1BA$2.04
Elmhurst TerraceTeague2BR,1BA$2.29
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
Maple Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Ovaltine CourtGarden 673 SF1BR,1BA$2.96
The MarkeAA31BR,1BA$3.22
The FynnS3Studio ,1BA$3.26
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.15
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.58

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Elmhurst City Centre, Elmhurst, IL

Ranked #3

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst City Centre Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmhurst City Centre?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmhurst City Centre is at The Fynn listed at $2,082.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst City Centre Apartment is $950 at Argyle Garden Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmhurst City Centre is starting from $1,535 at Liberty Village.

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