Cheap Apartments for Rent in Darien, IL from $1,000 (27 Rentals)

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Cano Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cano Apartments

8431 Wilmette AveDarien, IL 60561
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8402 Captons Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

8402 Captons Ln

8402 Captons LnDarien, IL 60561
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5110 Fairview
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5110 Fairview

5110 FairviewDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Walker Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walker Apartments

4 Walker AveClarendon Hills, IL 60514
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Forest Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Hill Apartments

105 E 55th StWestmont, IL 60559
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Darien, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Darien Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Darien, IL is a Studio unit found at Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes in the Natural Falls neighborhood priced from $1,195. The Hinsdale in the Downtown Hinsdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Darien apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 450 sqftStudio,1BA$1,195
The HinsdaleDevon1BR,1BA$1,335
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,383
King Arthur ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,400
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1,411
Axis at WestmontA11BR,1BA$1,444
Willowbrook Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
Promenade Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1B1BR,1BA$1,475
Colonial GardensG2BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darien, IL

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Darien area is the $1.71 price per square foot 7461 Blackburn Ave Model at 7461 Blackburn Ave, Unit #201 in the in the Echo Point neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Darien apartment is the The Griffin Model at The Clarendon Apartment Homes starting at $1,854 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Downtown Hinsdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Darien apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7461 Blackburn Ave, Unit #2017461 Blackburn Ave2BR,2BA$1.71
The Clarendon Apartment HomesThe Griffin2BR,2BA$1.77
671 56th Plz, Unit 1671 56th Plz3BR,1BA$1.90
King Arthur ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$1.84
240 W Quincy St, Unit D240 W Quincy St1BR,1BA$1.87
Colonial GardensE2BR,1BA$1.89
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Axis at WestmontA11BR,1BA$1.93
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1.88

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Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Darien Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Darien?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Darien is at Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Darien Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Darien Apartment is $1,335 at The Hinsdale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Darien Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Darien is starting from $1,400 at King Arthur Apartments.

What is the most affordable Darien Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Darien Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Gardens and starts from $1,680.

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