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Berkeley, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Berkeley Apartments for Rent

 

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
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$1,779
Butterfield Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berkeley area is the $2.04 price per square foot Aspen Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the Downtown Villa Park neighborhood starting from $5,316. The second greatest value Berkeley apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Butterfield Towers Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Spring Road 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 TownhomesAspen3BR,3.5BA$2.04
Butterfield Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.90
1125 Bohland Ave, Unit 11125 Bohland Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
Elmhurst 255H12BR,2BA$3.07
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$2.21
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
The MarkeA2a1BR,1BA$3.48
The FynnA2.11BR,1BA$3.23
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 177 Apartments for Rent in Berkeley, IL with pricing that ranges from $950 to $7,770. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berkeley ranging from $900 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 $900 to $6,450 with an average monthly rent of $2,219.

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 $2,300 to $7,770, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $6,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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