Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Casa Heritage
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Heritage

10315 W Palmer AveMelrose Park, IL 60164
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1123 N 33rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1123 N 33rd Ave

1123 N 33rd AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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37 King Arthur Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

37 King Arthur Ct

37 King Arthur CtNorthlake, IL 60164
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Liberty Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Village

415 N York StElmhurst, IL 60126
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Berkeley, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$950
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$1,695
The BlueStemD2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eldridge TownhomesElm3BR,3.5BA$1.84
140 Arlington Ave, Unit 1140 Arlington Ave3BR,2BA$1.78
Elm Creek ApartmentsMadison Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.27
The BlueStemG2BR,2BA$1.71
1125 Bohland Ave, Unit 11125 Bohland Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
Vyne on Haven2 BED - E2BR,2BA$3.62
Elmhurst 255G12BR,2BA$3.11
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
The FynnA21BR,1BA$3.27
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,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

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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