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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 BlueStemA2BR,2BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL and Nearby

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley area is the $2.00 price per square foot Hickory Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $4,245. The second greatest value Berkeley apartment is the Madison Townhome Model at Elm Creek Apartments starting at $3,480 with a $2.27 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 TownhomesHickory2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Elm Creek ApartmentsMadison Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.27
The BlueStemG2BR,2BA$1.71
1125 Bohland Ave, Unit 11125 Bohland Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
Elmhurst 255G12BR,2BA$3.11
126 N Maple Ave, Unit 2126 N Maple Ave2BR,1BA$1.82
The MarkeB32BR,2BA$3.64
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
The FynnA2.11BR,1BA$3.19
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 $6,746. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley ranging from $1,000 to $6,450.

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 $1,000 to $6,450 with an average monthly rent of $2,393.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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