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property at 746 Prescott Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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746 Prescott Dr, Unit 205, Unit 205

746 Prescott Dr
RoselleIL60172

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property at 204 E Bailey Rd

$1,580 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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204 E Bailey Rd

NapervilleIL60565
property at 7425 Brookdale Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7425 Brookdale Dr, Unit 108, Unit 108

7425 Brookdale Dr
DarienIL60561

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property at 6020 Oakwood Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6020 Oakwood Dr, Unit 4H, Unit 4H

6020 Oakwood Dr
LisleIL60532

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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 $1,100. 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$1,100
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,275
WestlineSTU-410Studio,1BA$1,284
Elmhurst TerraceStanleyStudio,1BA$1,333
Rose Glen Senior1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,333
Windsor Lakes Apartment HomesStudio - 510 sqftStudio,1BA$1,340
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1,355
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in DuPage County, IL

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the DuPage County area is the $0.18 price per square foot 2429 Spring St Model at 2429 Spring St, Unit 4306 in the in the Waterbury neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value DuPage County apartment is the 3 BR/ 2 BA newly renovated Model at Spinning Wheel Apartments starting at $3,250 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Hinsdale 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.
2429 Spring St, Unit 43062429 Spring St2BR,1BA$0.18
Spinning Wheel Apartments3 BR/ 2 BA newly renovated3BR,2BA$1.73
2200 GraceC13BR,2BA$1.74
SpringhillB12BR,2BA$1.56
1045 David Dr, Unit 2W1045 David Dr2BR,1BA$1.70
Linden Towers *Washer & Dryer in Apartment*Two Bedroom #5132BR,2BA$1.71
The Reserve on WashingtonA21BR,1BA$1.70
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.50
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66

Frequently Asked Questions about DuPage County

What type of rentals are currently available in DuPage County?

There are currently 1281 Apartments for Rent in DuPage County, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $19,360. There are also 398 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in DuPage County ranging from $800 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in DuPage County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in DuPage County ranges from $800 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,177.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in DuPage County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in DuPage County range from $1,772 to $19,062, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,525 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

Expert Rental Resources

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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