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property at 15 Briar St

15 Briar St

Glen EllynIL60137
property at 1039 College Ave

1039 College Ave

WheatonIL60187

Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

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2419 Ogden Ave

Downers GroveIL60515

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 $530. Gentry Manor Apartments in the East Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. 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$530
Gentry Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,325
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
The Haven at HighlandThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glen Ellyn area is the $1.80 price per square foot Berkshire Model at 2200 Grace in the in the Highland Hills neighborhood starting from $2,588. The second greatest value Glen Ellyn apartment is the Cullen Model at The Easton Downers Grove starting at $2,600 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Highland Hills 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$1.80
The Easton Downers GroveCullen2BR,2BA$2.12
Carol Stream CrossingHawthorne2BR,1.5BA$2.02
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.95
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
International Village LombardA1BR,1BA$2.08
28 N Main St, Unit 1N28 N Main St2BR,1BA$2.13
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.99
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
400 East1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Ellyn

What type of rentals are currently available in Glen Ellyn?

There are currently 207 Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL with pricing that ranges from $530 to $8,928. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Glen Ellyn ranging from $1,000 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Glen Ellyn?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Glen Ellyn ranges from $1,000 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,497.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.