1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, IL (233 Rentals)

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444 Spring Rd

ElmhurstIL60126

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Liberty Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Village

415 N York StElmhurst, IL 60126
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The Fynn
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The Fynn

183 N Addison AveElmhurst, IL 60126
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Elmhurst Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmhurst Pointe

111 W 3rd StElmhurst, IL 60126
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Colonial Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

469 S York StElmhurst, IL 60126
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Crescent Court
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Crescent Court

135 S York StElmhurst, IL 60126
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Essex Place East
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Essex Place East

175 W Brush Hill RdElmhurst, IL 60126
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111 N Larch Ave
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111 N Larch Ave

111 N Larch AveElmhurst, IL 60126
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Charlestown Place
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Charlestown Place

200 N Michigan AveElmhurst, IL 60126
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York Meadows
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York Meadows

841 York StElmhurst, IL 60126
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365 S West Ave
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365 S West Ave

365 S West AveElmhurst, IL 60126

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37 King Arthur Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

37 King Arthur Ct

37 King Arthur CtNorthlake, IL 60164
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330 N Ardmore Ave
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330 N Ardmore Ave

330 N Ardmore AveVilla Park, IL 60181
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231 S Villa Ave
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231 S Villa Ave

231 S Villa AveVilla Park, IL 60181
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Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 15, 2025

There are currently 19 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Elmhurst, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $950 to $3,340. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Elmhurst with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Elmhurst19$2,313$950

Largest Available Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elmhurst, IL is found at Elmhurst Place Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood and is 1,370 square feet priced from $2,025. Elite Luxury Apartments in the Downtown Villa Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,070 square feet and currently listed start at $2,498. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elmhurst:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Cottage Hill1,370 Sq Ft$2,025
Elite Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom1,070 Sq Ft$2,498
Arden of Oak Brook1BC1,013 Sq Ft$2,295
Ovaltine CourtLoft 957 SF957 Sq Ft$2,384
Vyne on Haven1 BED+D - B ADAPTABLE907 Sq Ft$2,823
The BenningtonEight 72 Den872 Sq Ft$1,801
The FynnA8866 Sq Ft$2,736
Brentwood ApartmentsLuxury Line840 Sq Ft$1,595
Versailles on the Lakes Oakbrook*Toulon - North692 Sq Ft$1,794

Cheapest Available Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elmhurst, IL is the 1x1 600 Model starting from $950 at Argyle Garden Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood. The second most affordable Elmhurst 1 Bedroom is the Wrigley Model at Elmhurst Terrace starting at $1,383 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elmhurst is currently $2,207. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elmhurst:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 600$950
Elmhurst TerraceWrigley$1,383
Brentwood ApartmentsChicago Loft$1,595
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison$1,695
Versailles on the Lakes Oakbrook*Toulon - North$1,788
The BenningtonEight 72 Den$1,801
Ovaltine CourtLoft 787 SF (private entry)$2,199
Arden of Oak Brook1B$2,275
The FynnA2.1$2,389
Elite Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom$2,498

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Elmhurst Overview

Largely considered a western suburb of Chicago, Elmhurst is a thriving community with much to offer potential Illinois residents. With a population of around 45,000, this is a locale that combines the best of smaller city life with easy access to the amenities of a bigger municipality.

Why live in Elmhurst, IL?

Family Circus recently dubbed the city 'One of the Best U.S. Towns for Families' with good reason. Home to a long-standing economic infrastructure in healthcare and higher education, Elmhurst apartments offer a welcoming ambiance and relaxed environment that is ideal for families as well as working-class professionals. With the Chicago job market and nightlife offerings just a stone's throw away, it's easy to see why Elmhurst has remained a popular draw among Illinois residents.

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Getting Around Elmhurst, IL

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elmhurst Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elmhurst with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elmhurst is at Argyle Garden Apartments listed at $950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elmhurst is $2,207.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elmhurst is a 1,370 square feet unit starting from $2,025 at Elmhurst Place Apartments.

What is the average size for Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elmhurst is currently 1,066 sq ft.

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