
Cheap Homes for Rent in Berkeley, IL from $1,000 (9 Rentals)
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7300 W North Ave

1957 Euclid Ave

2021 S Wolf Rd
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1301 S Finley Rd

419 Stevens Dr

314 N Warwick Ave

47 S 20th Ave
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2608 St Charles Rd
Berkeley, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Berkeley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Berkeley 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,331 | $1,550 | $3,425 |
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,099 | $1,800 | $6,450 |
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,779 | $2,910 | $4,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Argyle Garden Apartments | 1x1 600 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Elmhurst Place Apartments | The Addison | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
The BlueStem | A | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Eldridge Townhomes | Hickory | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
Elm Creek Apartments | Madison Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.27 |
The BlueStem | G | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
1125 Bohland Ave, Unit 1 | 1125 Bohland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Elmhurst 255 | G1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
126 N Maple Ave, Unit 2 | 126 N Maple Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
The Marke | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
Elmhurst Place Apartments | The Addison | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
The Fynn | A2.1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Argyle Garden Apartments | 1x1 600 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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.
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