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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elmhurst, IL

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Elmhurst, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elmhurst Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Elmhurst$5,596$1,19444

Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmhurst, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Argyle Garden Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood priced from $950. 230 W Division St in the Downtown Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$950
230 W Division St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Maple Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,302
Brook Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, IL

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.59 price per square foot 1045 David Dr Model at 1045 David Dr, Unit 2W in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the Luxury Line Model at Brentwood Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Downtown Elmhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1045 David Dr, Unit 2W1045 David Dr2BR,1BA$1.59
Brentwood ApartmentsLuxury Line1BR,1BA$1.90
Elmhurst Place ApartmentsThe Addison1BR,1BA$2.12
The BenningtonSeven 701BR,1BA$2.01
Brook Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Maple Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
230 W Division St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Liberty Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.15
337 S Ardmore Ave, Unit 2F337 S Ardmore Ave1BR,1BA$2.21
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmhurst

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmhurst?

There are currently 466 Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, IL with pricing that ranges from $950 to $35,807. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmhurst ranging from $1,300 to $25,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmhurst ranges from $1,300 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,886.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elmhurst?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elmhurst range from $2,699 to $35,807, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $6,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,799.

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