Cheap Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL from $500 (34 Rentals)

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40-50 Briar St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40-50 Briar St

40-50 Briar StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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503 Duane St
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503 Duane St

503 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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President Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

President Apartments

209-211 President StWheaton, IL 60187
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720 Crescent St
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720 Crescent St

720 Crescent StWheaton, IL 60187
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Autumn Ridge Apartments
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Autumn Ridge Apartments

326 S President StCarol Stream, IL 60188
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Monticello Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello Apartments

995-1005 S Lorraine RdWheaton, IL 60189
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Willow Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Lake

21W547 North AveLombard, IL 60148
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Wheaton
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheaton

1030-1034 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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1307 College Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1307 College Ave

1307 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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Glen Ellyn, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glen Ellyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Glen Ellyn, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 400 East in the Downtown Villa Park neighborhood priced from $1,100. Gentry Manor Apartments in the East Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Glen Ellyn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
400 East1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Gentry Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,325
The Haven at HighlandThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,349
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
1039 College Ave2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,400
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,415
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,421
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glen Ellyn area is the $1.87 price per square foot Berkshire Model at 2200 Grace in the in the Highland Hills neighborhood starting from $2,688. The second greatest value Glen Ellyn apartment is the Remodeled 2 Bedroom Model at Parkside Estates starting at $1,850 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the North Wheaton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Ellyn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2200 GraceBerkshire3BR,2BA$1.87
Parkside EstatesRemodeled 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.79
Carol Stream CrossingSpruce2BR,2BA$1.96
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.95
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
International Village LombardA1BR,1BA$2.12
Gentry Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.85
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.99
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.02
400 East1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72

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Getting Around Glen Ellyn, IL

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Ellyn Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Glen Ellyn?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Glen Ellyn is at Wheaton 121 listed at $1,576.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Glen Ellyn Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Glen Ellyn Apartment is $1,100 at 400 East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Glen Ellyn Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Glen Ellyn is starting from $1,300 at 400 East.

What is the most affordable Glen Ellyn Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Glen Ellyn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arbors of Glen Ellyn and starts from $2,090.

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