Cheap Apartments for Rent in Darien, IL from $1,000 (57 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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2429 Spring St, Unit 4306
$1,700
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2429 Spring St, Unit 4306

2429 Spring StWoodridge, IL 60517
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$1,779

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16W481 Lake Dr, Unit 201

16W481 Lake Dr
WillowbrookIL60527
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$1,800

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16W540 87th St, Unit 9A-201

16W540 87th St
WillowbrookIL60527

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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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Eagle Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Creek Apartments

1128 S Williams, StWestmont, IL 60559
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Axis at Westmont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Axis at Westmont

One Fountainhead DrWestmont, IL 60559
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5125 Blodgett
1 Bedroom Apartments

5125 Blodgett

5125 Blodgett AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Greenleaf
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenleaf

502 Kildeer DrBolingbrook, IL 60440
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Darien, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Darien Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Darien, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake priced from $1,286. Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes in the Waterbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Darien apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,286
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 510 sqftStudio,1BA$1,325
Forest Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - sold out1BR,1BA$1,389
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1,409
Colonial ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,525
Axis at WestmontA11BR,1BA$1,537
Eagle Creek ApartmentsThe Willow2BR,1BA$1,537
Willowbrook Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,547
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1B1BR,1BA$1,590
Natural Falls Resort ApartmentsModel N1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darien, IL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Darien area is the $0.18 price per square foot 2429 Spring St Model at 2429 Spring St, Unit 4306 in the in the Waterbury neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Darien apartment is the 771 56th St Model at 771 56th St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,650 with a $2.04 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.
2429 Spring St, Unit 43062429 Spring St2BR,1BA$0.18
771 56th St, Unit 1st Floor771 56th St3BR,1.5BA$2.04
640 56th Pl, Unit GARDEN640 56th Pl3BR,1BA$1.75
Natural Falls Resort ApartmentsModel K22BR,2BA$2.02
Colonial ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
ReNew Westmont1x11BR,1BA$1.94
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$1.99
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Forest Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - sold out1BR,1BA$1.85
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsAmelia1BR,1BA$2.02

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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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 $1,325.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Darien Apartment is $1,286 at Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake.

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 $1,525 at Colonial Manor.

What is the most affordable Darien Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Darien Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake and starts from $1,928.

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