
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Downers Grove Neighborhood of Downers Grove, IL from $1,030 (21 Rentals)
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Dash Downers Grove

5227 Main St

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Station Crossing

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Fairview Station

DG Crossing

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5110 Fairview
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Oak Tree Towers

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910 Curtiss St

1525 Ogden Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Downers Grove?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Downers Grove Studio Apartments | $2,358 | $2,208 | $2,458 |
| Downtown Downers Grove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,398 | $1,295 | $6,809 |
| Downtown Downers Grove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,670 | $1,650 | $7,099 |
| Downtown Downers Grove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,046 | $5,170 | $8,922 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Downers Grove Neighborhood of Downers Grove, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Downers Grove Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Downers Grove area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 5118 Fairview priced from $1,800. Maple and Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,284. Here are the most affordable Downtown Downers Grove apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5118 Fairview | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Maple and Main | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,284 |
| HIGHPOINT Downers Grove on Rogers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,779 |
| Burlington Station | The Dakotan 863 | 1BR,1BA | $2,881 |
| Dash Downers Grove | B32-DDG | 2BR,2BA | $3,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Downers Grove, IL
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Downers Grove area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at HIGHPOINT Downers Grove on Rogers in the in the Oakwood neighborhood starting from $2,779. The second greatest value Downtown Downers Grove apartment is the B32-DDG Model at Dash Downers Grove starting at $3,660 with a $3.62 price per square foot in the Oakwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Downers Grove apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHPOINT Downers Grove on Rogers | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Dash Downers Grove | B32-DDG | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
| Burlington Station | The Dakotan 863 | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| 5118 Fairview | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Maple and Main | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove, IL
Whittier Elementary School
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Herrick Middle School
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