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property at 2205 Arbor Cir

$1,490

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$1,490

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2205 Arbor Cir, Unit 8

2205 Arbor Cir
Downers GroveIL60515

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property at 6008 E Lake Dr

$1,860

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$1,860

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$1,860

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

6008 E Lake Dr, Unit 3B

6008 E Lake Dr
LisleIL60532

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property at 212 Surrey Dr

$2,195

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

212 Surrey Dr

Glen EllynIL60137
property at 300 Burlington Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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300 Burlington Ave

Downers GroveIL60515

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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. Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes in the Waterbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,260. 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
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 450 sqftStudio,1BA$1,260
4340 Wilson Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,325
The Towers at Four lakesStudio/1 bathStudio,1BA$1,370
Prentiss Creek at Downers Grove ApartmentsAmelia1BR,1BA$1,374

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downers Grove, IL

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downers Grove area is the $1.66 price per square foot C1 Model at 2200 Grace in the in the Highland Hills neighborhood starting from $2,390. The second greatest value Downers Grove apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Willowbrook Apartment Homes starting at $1,586 with a $1.44 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.
2200 GraceC13BR,2BA$1.66
Willowbrook Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Idyllwild ApartmentsModel 2C2BR,1BA$1.76
Dynasty Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom Gas2BR,1BA$2.15
ReNew Westmont1x11BR,1BA$1.85
4340 Wilson Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Axis at WestmontA21BR,1BA$1.83
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 ApartmentsAmelia1BR,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downers Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in Downers Grove?

There are currently 311 Apartments for Rent in Downers Grove, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $12,778. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downers Grove ranging from $1,100 to $7,000.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downers Grove ranges from $1,100 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,134.

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