Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Elmhurst Neighborhood of Elmhurst, IL from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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215 E 1st St
$1,500 - $1,950
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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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$1,675 - $1,800

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121 W 1st St

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Liberty Village

415 N York StElmhurst, IL 60126
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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 Argyle Garden Apartments priced from $1,100. Brook Forest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,435. Here are the most affordable Downtown Elmhurst apartments for rent in Elmhurst, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1,100
Brook Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,435
Elmhurst TerraceWhitaker1BR,1BA$1,523
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$1,695
OvaltineA1G1BR,1BA$1,920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Elmhurst, IL

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Elmhurst area is the $1.65 price per square foot 513 N Valerie Ln Model at 513 N Valerie Ln, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Michael Lane Area neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Downtown Elmhurst apartment is the 27 W Park Blvd Model at 27 W Park Blvd starting at $2,570 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Downtown Villa Park 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.
513 N Valerie Ln, Unit Unit 1513 N Valerie Ln2BR,1BA$1.65
27 W Park Blvd27 W Park Blvd1BR,2BA$2.55
1045 David Dr, Unit 2W1045 David Dr2BR,1BA$1.70
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
The MarkeA2a1BR,1BA$3.44
Brook Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
OvaltineA3G1BR,1BA$3.11
Elmhurst 255B Shower1BR,1BA$3.51
Elmhurst TerraceWhitaker1BR,1BA$2.34
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Elmhurst Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Elmhurst?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Elmhurst is at The Fynn listed at $2,160.

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

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

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 $1,771 at Elmhurst Terrace.

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