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Elmhurst, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elmhurst, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Elmhurst, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elmhurst Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Elmhurst$5,130$1,194764

Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmhurst, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Argyle Garden Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood priced from $950. 230 W Division St in the Downtown Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$950
230 W Division St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Maple Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,302
Elmhurst TerraceStanleyStudio,1BA$1,337

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, IL

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.87 price per square foot Aspen Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the Downtown Villa Park neighborhood starting from $4,880. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the Two Bedroom #604 Model at Linden Towers *Washer & Dryer in Apartment* starting at $1,830 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Metra-Bensenville Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eldridge TownhomesAspen3BR,3.5BA$1.87
Linden Towers *Washer & Dryer in Apartment*Two Bedroom #6042BR,2BA$1.85
126 N Maple Ave, Unit 2126 N Maple Ave2BR,1BA$2.04
The BenningtonEight 722BR,1BA$1.89
Brentwood ApartmentsLuxury Line1BR,1BA$1.90
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
Maple Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
230 W Division St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
337 S Ardmore Ave, Unit 2F337 S Ardmore Ave1BR,1BA$2.13
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmhurst

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmhurst?

There are currently 469 Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, IL with pricing that ranges from $950 to $29,653. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmhurst ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmhurst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmhurst ranges from $1,000 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,232.

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