Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Elmhurst Neighborhood of Elmhurst, IL from $1,100 (11 Rentals)

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Downtown Elmhurst, Elmhurst, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Elmhurst area of Elmhurst, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Village priced from $1,302. Elmhurst Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,510. Here are the most affordable Downtown Elmhurst apartments for rent in Elmhurst, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,302
Elmhurst TerraceWhitaker1BR,1BA$1,510
Brentwood ApartmentsPremier Line1BR,1BA$1,595
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$1,695
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$1,779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Elmhurst, IL

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Elmhurst area is the $2.04 price per square foot Aspen Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the Downtown Villa Park neighborhood starting from $5,316. The second greatest value Downtown Elmhurst apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Butterfield Towers Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Spring Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eldridge TownhomesAspen3BR,3.5BA$2.04
Butterfield Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.90
Elmhurst 255H12BR,2BA$3.07
Elite Luxury Apartments2 bedroom JR2BR,1BA$2.56
Brentwood ApartmentsLuxury Line1BR,1BA$1.90
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$2.21
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
The FynnA2.11BR,1BA$3.23
Elmhurst TerraceWhitaker1BR,1BA$2.32
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Elmhurst, Elmhurst, IL

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Elmhurst, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Elmhurst Neighborhood in Elmhurst, IL

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Elmhurst Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Elmhurst Apartment is $1,302 at Liberty Village.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Elmhurst is starting from $1,615 at Elmhurst Terrace.

What is the most affordable Downtown Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eldridge Townhomes and starts from $5,248.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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