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7310 W North Ave, Unit 1b

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

141 Rockford Ave, Unit 2

2542 N Newcastle Ave

Maple 112-116 1/2

2820 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 2
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305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph

1116 Washington - Oak Park

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

The Bryant at Oak Park

Circle Court

720 Washington

914 North Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302

3944 N New England Ave, Unit 1

2708 N Mulligan Ave
Elmwood Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Elmwood Park Studio Apartments | $2,188 | $895 | $7,500 |
Cheap Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $995 | $9,250 |
Cheap Elmwood Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $1,500 | $8,628 |
Cheap Elmwood Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,663 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Elmwood Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,800 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmwood Park, IL is a Studio unit found at 1000 - 1010 North Blvd in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood priced from $895. 411-419 Thatcher Ave. in the North Maywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1000 - 1010 North Blvd | 1002 1/2 - 33 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
411-419 Thatcher Ave. | 411 Thatcher GH | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
8519 West Grand Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
7520 W Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph | 313 S. Oak Park W | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
301-313 N. Oak Park Ave. | 307 N. Oak Park B & C | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, IL
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $1.83 price per square foot 177 N. Grove E Model at 173-181 N. Grove Ave. in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the 3461 N Oconto Ave Model at 3461 N Oconto Ave, Unit G starting at $2,420 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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173-181 N. Grove Ave. | 177 N. Grove E | 3BR,3BA | $1.83 |
3461 N Oconto Ave, Unit G | 3461 N Oconto Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
901 Ontario Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
7735 W Addison St, Unit 2 | 7735 W Addison St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
2036 N 72nd Ct, Unit 2 | 2036 N 72nd Ct | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.69 |
2129 N 73rd Ave, Unit 1 | 2129 N 73rd Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
3944 N New England Ave, Unit 1 | 3944 N New England Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
141 Rockford Ave, Unit 2 | 141 Rockford Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
8519 West Grand Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
2820 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 2 | 2820 N Newcastle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Getting Around Elmwood Park, IL
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmwood Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmwood Park is at 1000 - 1010 North Blvd listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment is $1,175 at 8519 West Grand Avenue.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmwood Park is starting from $2,199 at 173-181 N. Grove Ave..
What is the most affordable Elmwood Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Elmwood Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 901 Ontario Apartments and starts from $1,950.
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