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2343 Ogden Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

2343 Ogden Ave
Downers GroveIL60515

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5110 Fairview
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5110 Fairview

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

800 Ogden Ave

800 Ogden 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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5118 Fairview
1 Bedroom Apartments

5118 Fairview

5118 S Fairview AveDowners 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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DG Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DG Crossing

5202 Washington StDowners 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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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 Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes in the Waterbury neighborhood priced from $1,300. Axis at Westmont in the Cass Lake Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,337. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Downers Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 450 sqftStudio,1BA$1,300
Axis at WestmontA11BR,1BA$1,337
The Haven at HighlandThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,375
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1,381
Forest Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - sold out1BR,1BA$1,389
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Willowbrook Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,412
Iron Gate Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 607 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,495
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A41BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downers Grove, IL

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downers Grove area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4911 Spencer Ave Model at 4911 Spencer Ave, Unit Unit 1 in the in the South Wheaton neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Downers Grove apartment is the 7461 Blackburn Ave Model at 7461 Blackburn Ave, Unit #201 starting at $1,980 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Waterbury neighborhood. 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.
4911 Spencer Ave, Unit Unit 14911 Spencer Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
7461 Blackburn Ave, Unit #2017461 Blackburn Ave2BR,2BA$1.71
924 Warren Ave, Unit 1924 Warren Ave1BR,1BA$1.63
700 65th St, Unit Five700 65th St2BR,1BA$1.74
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$1.92
Maple1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
Forest Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - sold out1BR,1BA$1.85
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1.84
Axis at WestmontA11BR,1BA$1.78

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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 Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes listed at $1,300.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downers Grove Apartment is $1,337 at Axis at Westmont.

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 $1,595 at Iron Gate Apartments.

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 $2,350.

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