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Cheapest Available DuPage County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in DuPage County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Argyle Garden Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood priced from $950. Wood Glen Senior Residences in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,136. Here is today’s list of the most affordable DuPage County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$950
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 510 sqftStudio,1BA$1,230
Elmhurst TerraceStanleyStudio,1BA$1,273
Autumn Run Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$1,341
The Haven at HighlandThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,375
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,383
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,387

Best Value Apartments for Rent in DuPage County, IL

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the DuPage County area is the $1.46 price per square foot 5N426 Rohlwing Rd Model at 5N426 Rohlwing Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Bristol Park neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value DuPage County apartment is the Lancaster Model at 2200 Grace starting at $1,998 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Highland Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for DuPage County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5N426 Rohlwing Rd, Unit 15N426 Rohlwing Rd2BR,2.5BA$1.46
2200 GraceLancaster2BR,2BA$1.59
The Townhomes at Highcrest2x2.52BR,2BA$1.56
7461 Blackburn Ave, Unit #2017461 Blackburn Ave2BR,2BA$1.71
1045 David Dr, Unit 2W1045 David Dr2BR,1BA$1.59
260 E Lake St, Unit 1W260 E Lake St2BR,1BA$1.45
King Arthur ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
1353 Crab Apple Ct2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.66
Autumn Run Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap DuPage County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in DuPage County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in DuPage County is under $1,387.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in DuPage County?

The cheapest apartment in DuPage County is Argyle Garden Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in DuPage County costs $6,676.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in DuPage County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 78 regular apartments in DuPage County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in DuPage County?

Cheap apartments in DuPage County have an average cost of $103 which is $6,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in DuPage County.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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