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$1,400 - $2,200

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410 School St

MaywoodIL60153
property at 605 N Wolf Rd

$1,450

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605 N Wolf Rd, Unit 605 N Wolf Rd 4F

605 N Wolf Rd
HillsideIL60162

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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
Bellwood Gateway1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berkeley area is the $1.92 price per square foot C1 Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the South Villa Park neighborhood starting from $4,993. The second greatest value Berkeley apartment is the A5 Model at Elm Creek starting at $2,226 with a $2.40 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 TownhomesC13BR,2BA$1.92
Elm CreekA51BR,1BA$2.40
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
Bellwood Gateway1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Vyne on HavenSTUDIO - JStudio ,1BA$3.89
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.83
The FynnS1Studio ,1BA$3.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley

What type of rentals are currently available in Berkeley?

There are currently 184 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $10,527. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley ranging from $1,275 to $8,495.

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 $8,495 with an average monthly rent of $3,246.

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 $4,988 to $10,527, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,170 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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