Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst City Centre Neighborhood of Elmhurst, IL from $1,100 (24 Rentals)

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Elm Creek
$1,676 - $8,643
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Elm Creek

1 Elm Creek DrElmhurst, IL 60126
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Vyne on Haven
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$1,981 - $6,308
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Vyne on Haven

100 N Haven RdElmhurst, IL 60126
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The Marke
$2,431 - $5,151
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19

The Marke

100 N Addison AveElmhurst, 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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Elmhurst City Centre, Elmhurst, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmhurst City Centre Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmhurst City Centre area of Chicago, 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 $1,368. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst City Centre apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1,100
Elmhurst TerraceWrigley1BR,1BA$1,368
Brook Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,435
Elm CreekA11BR,1BA$1,676
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst City Centre, IL

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst City Centre area is the $1.87 price per square foot C2 Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $5,183. The second greatest value Elmhurst City Centre apartment is the TH2 Model at Elm Creek starting at $3,368 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst City Centre apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eldridge TownhomesC23BR,2BA$1.87
Elm CreekTH22BR,2.5BA$2.19
Elmhurst 255G62BR,2BA$2.96
1039 David Dr, Unit 2E1039 David Dr2BR,1BA$1.59
249 E Park Blvd, Unit 1249 E Park Blvd2BR,1BA$2.09
1040 S York Rd, Unit 1N1040 S York Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.94
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
Brook Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
OvaltineA1GR1BR,1BA$3.39
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst City Centre Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmhurst City Centre?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmhurst City Centre is at The Fynn listed at $1,970.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmhurst City Centre is starting from $1,683 at Elmhurst Terrace.

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