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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 $1,439. 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 TerraceWhitaker1BR,1BA$1,439
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst City Centre, IL

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst City Centre area is the $3.81 price per square foot 2 BED - I Model at Vyne on Haven in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $4,738. The second greatest value Elmhurst City Centre apartment is the The Addison Model at Elmhurst Place Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $2.12 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.
Vyne on Haven2 BED - I2BR,2BA$3.81
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
Elmhurst TerraceWhitaker1BR,1BA$2.21
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.83
The FynnS1Studio ,1BA$3.52

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmhurst City Centre, Elmhurst, IL

Ranked #2

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmhurst City Centre

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmhurst City Centre?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst City Centre, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $6,308. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmhurst City Centre ranging from $1,350 to $4,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmhurst City Centre ranges from $1,350 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,800.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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