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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 $1,100. 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$1,100
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$1,695
Elm CreekA11BR,1BA$1,757
The FynnS1Studio,1BA$1,980
The BlueStemA2BR,2BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL and Nearby

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley area is the $1.93 price per square foot C2 Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the South Villa Park neighborhood starting from $5,345. The second greatest value Berkeley apartment is the TH2 Model at Elm Creek starting at $3,519 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the South 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.
Eldridge TownhomesC23BR,2BA$1.93
Elm CreekTH22BR,2.5BA$2.29
The BlueStemA2BR,2BA$1.50
Vyne on Haven2 BED - I2BR,2BA$3.81
1617 N 35th Ave, Unit G1617 N 35th Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
4353 Butterfield Rd, Unit 43534353 Butterfield Rd2BR,1BA$2.27
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.83
The FynnS1Studio ,1BA$3.52

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Berkeley?

There are currently 186 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,921. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley ranging from $1,275 to $7,500.

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 $1,275 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,866.

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 $2,100 to $9,921, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,590.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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From Lake Shore Drive to the O’Hare Airport, the city of Chicago is a study in diversity, resilience, and culture.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.