Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berwyn, IL from $600 (180 Rentals)

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property at 1941 Grove Ave

$1,175 - $1,255

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 1

1941 Grove Ave

BerwynIL60402

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1900-1906 S Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1900-1906 S Euclid Ave

1900-1906 S Euclid AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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Grove Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Apartments

1939 Grove AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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6301-6307 32nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6301-6307 32nd St

6301-6307 32nd StBerwyn, IL 60402
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3120 Oak Park Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3120 Oak Park Ave

3120 Oak Park AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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1646 Elmwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1646 Elmwood Ave

1646 Elmwood AveBerwyn, IL 60402

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2730 Ridgeland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2730 Ridgeland Ave

2730 Ridgeland AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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3111 S Ridgeland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3111 S Ridgeland Ave

3111 S Ridgeland AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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3522-30 Oak Park Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3522-30 Oak Park Ave

3522-3530 Oak Park AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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21st Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

21st Street

6631-6637 21st StBerwyn, IL 60402
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1931 Wesley
2 Bedroom Apartments

1931 Wesley

1931 WesleyBerwyn, IL 60402
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3125-3129 S Harlem Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

3125-3129 S Harlem AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

6638 Windsor AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Berwyn, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Berwyn, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Berwyn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forest View$13,043$1,10012

Cheapest Available Berwyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berwyn, IL is a Studio unit found at 5501 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60644 in the Austin neighborhood priced from $890. 5836-46 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60644 in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berwyn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5501 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60644Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$890
5836-46 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60644Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$895
5948 W Superior Chicago, IL 60644Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$905
5957-73 W Madison St 11-17 S Austin Chicago, IL 60644Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$915
500 S Laramie1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,005
5101 W Monroe St Chicago, IL 606441 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,050
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.504 S. Cuyler StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
418-24 S Laramie Ave Chicago, IL 606441 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berwyn, IL

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berwyn area is the $0.12 price per square foot 908 Lyman Ave Model at 908 Lyman Ave, Unit 2a in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Berwyn apartment is the 1915 Harvey Ave Model at 1915 Harvey Ave, Unit 1915 Berwyn starting at $2,000 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Clyde neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berwyn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
908 Lyman Ave, Unit 2a908 Lyman Ave1BR,1BA$0.12
1915 Harvey Ave, Unit 1915 Berwyn1915 Harvey Ave3BR,1BA$0.67
5567 W Van Buren St2Bd/1B - w/ an office2BR,1BA$0.66
5529 W Monroe St, Unit Unit 25529 W Monroe St3BR,1BA$1.50
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
423-25 N Central Ave Chicago, IL 606443 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.31
400-08 S Laramie Ave Chicago, IL 606442 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.33
2112 S 58th Ave, Unit 1R2112 S 58th Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
5906 W Huron St, Unit 25906 W Huron St1BR,1BA$1.47
5735 W Washington Blvd2/1.02BR,1BA$1.47

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Berwyn Overview

Berwyn is a suburb of Chicago that has plenty of things to offer people! The apartments here have dozens of amenities and the area has a lot of activities for you to enjoy in your time off.

Why live in Berwyn, IL?

Berwyn is only twenty minutes away from Chicago! There are plenty of restaurants and places to shop in the area. While many people think Berwyn is just a suburb, there is most more to this area than meets the eye! The community is incredibly strong and always comes together no matter what. Be sure to visit Berwyn during the holidays to experience this to its fullest!

Berwyn, IL
Population: 54,917

Ranked #703

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berwyn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Berwyn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Berwyn is under $1,065.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Berwyn?

The cheapest apartment in Berwyn is 500 S Laramie which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Berwyn costs $13,043.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Berwyn?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Berwyn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Berwyn?

Cheap apartments in Berwyn have an average cost of $178 which is $12,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berwyn.

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