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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 $1,383. Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes in the Four Lakes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Darien apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1a11BR,1BA$1,383
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 510 sqftStudio,1BA$1,395
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1,400
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1B1BR,1BA$1,475
Promenade Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darien, IL

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Darien area is the $1.75 price per square foot 681 56th Pl Model at 681 56th Pl, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Hinsdale neighborhood starting from $2,100. 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 . 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.
681 56th Pl, Unit 1681 56th Pl3BR,1BA$1.75
Courts of the Falling Waters3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.85
7461 Blackburn Ave, Unit #2017461 Blackburn Ave2BR,2BA$1.71
Axis at WestmontB22BR,1.5BA$1.82
ReNew Westmont1x11BR,1BA$1.86
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$1.84
240 W Quincy St, Unit D240 W Quincy St1BR,1BA$1.72
Waterfall GlenThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.77
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1a11BR,1BA$1.80
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Darien

What type of rentals are currently available in Darien?

There are currently 221 Apartments for Rent in Darien, IL with pricing that ranges from $990 to $6,492. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Darien ranging from $1,550 to $5,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Darien ranges from $1,550 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,554.

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