Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Elmhurst Neighborhood of Elmhurst, IL from $2,400 (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 Argyle Garden Apartments priced from $1,100. Elmhurst Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,348. 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
Elmhurst TerraceWrigley1BR,1BA$1,348
Brook Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,435
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$1,695
OvaltineA1G1BR,1BA$1,940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Elmhurst, IL

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Elmhurst area is the $2.55 price per square foot 27 W Park Blvd Model at 27 W Park Blvd in the in the Downtown Villa Park neighborhood starting from $2,570. The second greatest value Downtown Elmhurst apartment is the 1045 David Dr Model at 1045 David Dr, Unit 2W starting at $1,700 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Metra-Bensenville Station 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.
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
Brook Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
OvaltineA3G1BR,1BA$3.22
Vyne on HavenSTUDIO - JStudio ,1BA$3.89
337 S Ardmore Ave, Unit 2337 S Ardmore Ave1BR,1BA$2.17
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.83
The FynnS1Studio ,1BA$3.52
Elmhurst TerraceWrigley1BR,1BA$3.64

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Elmhurst

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Elmhurst?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Elmhurst, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $6,326. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Elmhurst ranging from $2,450 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Elmhurst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Elmhurst ranges from $2,450 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,225.

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