
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Elm Grove, WI from $975 (22 Rentals)


Parkside Pool Apartments

12126 W Bluemound Rd, Unit 8

11828 W North Ave

11205 W Bluemound Rd, Unit 101

Serafino Square Luxury Apartments

The Flats at Bishop's Woods
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Normandy Village

Regal Crest West & Regal Crest Village

Waterfair Apartments

Synergy at the Mayfair

Lilly Preserve

Dolphin Square Apartments
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1600 Tosa

Hidden Lake Preserve

Mayfair Reserve

2929 on Mayfair

The Artisan at Georgetown Square Apartments

Echelon Apartments at Innovation Campus

Brookfield Reserve
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Elmhurst, Elm Grove, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $1,413 | $990 | $2,485 |
Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $975 | $3,067 |
| Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $1,100 | $6,120 |
| Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,447 | $1,400 | $7,336 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmhurst is under $1,784.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?
The cheapest apartment in Elmhurst is The Flats at Bishop's Woods which is listed at $1,178, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $3,485.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmhurst?
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 24 regular apartments in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst?
Cheap apartments in Elmhurst have an average cost of $211 which is $3,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.
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