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424 Elgin Ave

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Berwyn, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Berwyn, IL

Pricing Updated: 12/29/2025

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$1,249$1,2001

Cheapest Available Berwyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berwyn, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 5125 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60644 in the Austin neighborhood priced from $1,080. 5952-58 W Superior in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berwyn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5125 W Madison St Chicago, IL 606441 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,080
5952-58 W Superior1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining1BR,1BA$1,090
Pine North2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
418-24 S Laramie Ave Chicago, IL 606441 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,120
5501 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 606441 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,130
5101 W Monroe St Chicago, IL 606441 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,140
330 N Pine Ave Chicago, IL 606441 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,150
400-08 S Laramie Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,165
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1010-16Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berwyn, IL

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berwyn area is the $0.80 price per square foot 3812 Lombard Ave Model at 3812 Lombard Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Berwyn apartment is the 7660 Adams St Model at 7660 Adams St, Unit 1 starting at $1,950 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Park 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.
3812 Lombard Ave, Unit 13812 Lombard Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
7660 Adams St, Unit 17660 Adams St3BR,1BA$1.39
112 Chicago Ave, Unit 2112 Chicago Ave3BR,1BA$1.29
2423 S 57th Ct, Unit 12423 S 57th Ct3BR,1BA$1.45
5223-5225 W Washington Blvd3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.55
922 S Grove Ave, Unit 1922 S Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.35
1211 Highland Ave, Unit B1211 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.45
1852 Grove Ave, Unit 1B1852 Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.43
Pine North2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
400-08 S Laramie Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berwyn

What type of rentals are currently available in Berwyn?

There are currently 1157 Apartments for Rent in Berwyn, IL with pricing that ranges from $890 to $19,236. There are also 133 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berwyn ranging from $1,000 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Berwyn?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Berwyn ranges from $1,000 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,789.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Berwyn?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Berwyn range from $1,450 to $19,236, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,750.

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