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$1,440

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2205 Arbor Cir, Unit 8

2205 Arbor Cir
Downers GroveIL60515
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4913 Prospect Ave, Unit #2
$1,600

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4913 Prospect Ave, Unit #2

4913 Prospect AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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5110 Fairview
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5110 Fairview

5110 FairviewDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Ogden
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ogden

800 Ogden AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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4340 Wilson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4340 Wilson Ave

4340 Wilson AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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4925 Fairview Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4925 Fairview Ave

4925 Fairview AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Curtiss
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Curtiss

1008-1010 Curtiss StDowners Grove, IL 60515
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910 Curtiss St
1 Bedroom Apartments

910 Curtiss St

910 Curtiss StDowners Grove, IL 60515
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5125 Blodgett
1 Bedroom Apartments

5125 Blodgett

5125 Blodgett AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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4939 Puffer Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4939 Puffer Rd

4939 Puffer RdDowners Grove, IL 60515
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5118 Fairview
1 Bedroom Apartments

5118 Fairview

5118 S Fairview AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
property at 724 Warren Ave
$1,800

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724 Warren Ave, Unit 101

724 Warren Ave
Downers GroveIL60515
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DG Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DG Crossing

5202 Washington StDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Fairway Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Grove

2423 Ogden AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Downers Grove, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downers Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Downers Grove, IL is a Studio unit found at King Arthur Apartments in the Cass Lake Village neighborhood priced from $1,125. 4340 Wilson Ave in the Saint Joseph Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Downers Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King Arthur ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
4340 Wilson Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,325
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 450 sqftStudio,1BA$1,330
The Haven at Highland ( Lombard )The RetreatStudio,1BA$1,375
Forest Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - sold out1BR,1BA$1,389
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,404
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1,412
Iron Gate Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 564 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downers Grove, IL

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downers Grove area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3x1 Model at ReNew Westmont in the in the Cass Lake Village neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Downers Grove apartment is the Brook Model at Farmingdale Apartments starting at $2,374 with a $1.89 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Downers Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ReNew Westmont3x13BR,1BA$1.81
Farmingdale ApartmentsBrook2BR,2BA$1.89
2200 GraceB22BR,2BA$1.63
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 2C2BR,1BA$1.65
924 Warren Ave, Unit 1924 Warren Ave1BR,1BA$1.55
110 W 65th St, Unit # 3110 W 65th St2BR,1BA$1.84
4340 Wilson Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Forest Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - sold out1BR,1BA$1.85
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
914 55th St, Unit 2914 55th St1BR,1BA$1.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downers Grove Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downers Grove?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downers Grove is at King Arthur Apartments listed at $1,125.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downers Grove Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downers Grove Apartment is $1,389 at Forest Hill Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downers Grove is starting from $1,325 at 4340 Wilson Ave.

What is the most affordable Downers Grove Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downers Grove Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Natural Falls Resort Apartments and starts from $2,200.

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