Cheap Apartments for Rent in Darien, IL from $1,000 (25 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

5110 Fairview

5110 FairviewDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Walker Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walker Apartments

4 Walker AveClarendon Hills, IL 60514

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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 Waterbury neighborhood priced from $1,330. Axis at Westmont in the Cass Lake Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,352. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Darien apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 510 sqftStudio,1BA$1,330
Axis at WestmontA21BR,1BA$1,352
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1,367
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,383
Willowbrook Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darien, IL

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Darien area is the $1.75 price per square foot 749 56th Pl Model at 749 56th Pl, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Hinsdale neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Darien apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Courts of the Falling Waters starting at $2,170 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Waterbury 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.
749 56th Pl, Unit 1749 56th Pl3BR,1BA$1.75
Courts of the Falling Waters3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.85
7461 Blackburn Ave, Unit #2017461 Blackburn Ave2BR,2BA$1.71
The Clarendon Apartment HomesThe Griffin2BR,2BA$1.88
ReNew Westmont1x11BR,1BA$1.90
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$1.84
Colonial GardensE2BR,1BA$1.89
Waterfall GlenThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.77
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1.82

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47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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51 / 100

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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 $1,330.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Darien Apartment is $1,367 at Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove Apartments.

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 $1,458 at Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake.

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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