Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, IL from $800 (51 Rentals)

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property at 150 E Lake St

$1,350 - $1,400

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Available Jul 15

150 E Lake St

ElmhurstIL60126
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215 E 1st St
$1,595 - $2,195
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

215 E 1st St

215 E 1st StElmhurst, IL 60126
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Elm Creek
$1,696 - $6,534
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Elm Creek

1 Elm Creek DrElmhurst, IL 60126
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Vyne on Haven
$1,871 - $6,198
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Vyne on Haven

100 N Haven RdElmhurst, IL 60126
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Liberty Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Village

415 N York StElmhurst, IL 60126
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property at 1043 S York Rd

$1,343

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1043 S York Rd, Unit 301

1043 S York Rd
BensenvilleIL60106

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property at 320 N Harvard Ave

$1,545 - $1,895

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

320 N Harvard Ave

Villa ParkIL60181
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37 King Arthur Ct
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37 King Arthur Ct

37 King Arthur CtNorthlake, IL 60164
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330 N Ardmore Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

330 N Ardmore Ave

330 N Ardmore AveVilla Park, IL 60181
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11010 W Grand Ave
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11010 W Grand Ave

11010 W Grand AveMelrose Park, IL 60164
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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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507 Denise Ct
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Denise Ct

507 Denise CtAddison, IL 60101
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Salt Creek
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salt Creek

125 S Villa AveAddison, IL 60101
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Addison Horizon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Addison Horizon

500 N Denise CtAddison, IL 60101
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1151 DAVID DRIVE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1151 DAVID DRIVE

1151 David DrBensenville, IL 60106

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Elmhurst, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elmhurst, IL

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Elmhurst, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elmhurst Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Elmhurst$14,651$1,10039

Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmhurst, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Argyle Garden Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood priced from $1,100. Elmhurst Terrace in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,308. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1,100
Elmhurst TerraceStanleyStudio,1BA$1,308
Regents Park ApartmentsStudio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$1,385
Brook Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,435
The BenningtonSeven 701BR,1BA$1,539
Linden Towers *Washer & Dryer in Apartment*Two Bedroom #5132BR,2BA$1,690
Versailles on the Lakes Oakbrook*Calais - OakbrookStudio,1BA$1,694
Brentwood ApartmentsPremier Line1BR,1BA$1,695
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, IL

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.93 price per square foot C2 Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $5,345. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the TH2 Model at Elm Creek starting at $3,456 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eldridge TownhomesC23BR,2BA$1.93
Elm CreekTH22BR,2.5BA$2.25
The BlueStemA2BR,2BA$1.50
Linden Towers *Washer & Dryer in Apartment*Two Bedroom #7052BR,2BA$1.76
1045 David Dr, Unit 2W1045 David Dr2BR,1BA$1.70
Brentwood ApartmentsLuxury Line1BR,1BA$2.02
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
The BenningtonSeven 701BR,1BA$2.00
Brook Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.83

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmhurst?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmhurst is at Elmhurst Terrace listed at $1,308.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $1,100 at Argyle Garden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmhurst is starting from $1,690 at Linden Towers *Washer & Dryer in Apartment*.

What is the most affordable Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Versailles on the Lakes Oakbrook* and starts from $2,927.

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