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Berkeley, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Berkeley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,008 | $1,840 | $2,241 |
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $950 | $3,340 |
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $1,795 | $4,622 |
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,977 | $2,300 | $6,816 |
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Cheapest Available Berkeley Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Berkeley, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Argyle Garden Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood priced from $950. Elmhurst Place Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Argyle Garden Apartments | 1x1 600 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Elmhurst Place Apartments | The Addison | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
The BlueStem | D | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL and Nearby
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley area is the $1.84 price per square foot Elm Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $5,088. The second greatest value Berkeley apartment is the 140 Arlington Ave Model at 140 Arlington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,850 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berkeley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Eldridge Townhomes | Elm | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.84 |
140 Arlington Ave, Unit 1 | 140 Arlington Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Elm Creek Apartments | Madison Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.27 |
The BlueStem | G | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
1125 Bohland Ave, Unit 1 | 1125 Bohland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Vyne on Haven | 2 BED - E | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
Elmhurst 255 | G1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
Elmhurst Place Apartments | The Addison | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
The Fynn | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Argyle Garden Apartments | 1x1 600 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Getting Around Berkeley, IL
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berkeley Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Berkeley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Berkeley Apartment is $950 at Argyle Garden Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Berkeley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Berkeley is starting from $1,850 at Elmhurst Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Berkeley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vyne on Haven and starts from $4,990.
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