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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. Liberty Village in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,302. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berkeley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$950
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,302
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$1,695
Butterfield TowersModel F1BR,1BA$1,800
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$1,834

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL and Nearby

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley area is the $3.72 price per square foot 3 BED - A Model at Vyne on Haven in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $5,475. The second greatest value Berkeley apartment is the Butterfield Model at Elm Creek Apartments starting at $1,834 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Villa Park 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.
Vyne on Haven3 BED - A3BR,2BA$3.72
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$2.28
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
The FynnA2.21BR,1BA$3.29
Elmhurst 255B Shower1BR,1BA$3.28
Butterfield TowersModel F1BR,1BA$2.88
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.15
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Berkeley?

There are currently 179 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL with pricing that ranges from $950 to $6,150. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley ranging from $1,250 to $6,890.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Berkeley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Berkeley ranges from $1,250 to $6,890 with an average monthly rent of $2,835.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Berkeley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Berkeley range from $2,700 to $6,085, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $6,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,940 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,799.

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