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property at 7234 W North Ave

$1,380

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$1,380

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$1,380

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7234 W North Ave, Unit 7234

7234 W North Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707
property at 2435 N 78th Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2435 N 78th Ave, Unit GN

2435 N 78th Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707
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Elmwood Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Towers

7300 W North AveElmwood Park, IL 60707
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property at 725 Woodbine Ave

$750

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$750

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$750

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725 Woodbine Ave

Oak ParkIL60302
property at 4236 N Ozark Ave

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4236 N Ozark Ave

NorridgeIL60706

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property at 4236 N Ozark Ave

$975

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$975

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4236 N Ozark Ave

NorridgeIL60706

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property at 115 Marengo Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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115 Marengo Ave, Unit 505

115 Marengo Ave
Forest ParkIL60130

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1450 N 1st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1450 N 1st Ave

1450 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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Oak Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park

853 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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6621 W Norwood Ct
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6621 W Norwood Ct

6621 W Norwood CtHarwood Heights, IL 60706
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300 Des Plaines Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Des Plaines Ave

300 Des Plaines AveForest Park, IL 60130
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Live in Oak Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live in Oak Park

1041 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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1534 Bonnie Brae
1 Bedroom Apartments

1534 Bonnie Brae

1534 Bonnie BraeRiver Forest, IL 60305

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230 S Maple
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 S Maple

230-238 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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320 Elgin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 Elgin Ave

320 Elgin AveForest Park, IL 60130
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229  Marengo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

229 Marengo Ave

229 Marengo AveForest Park, IL 60130
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Bon Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bon Villa Apartments

320 Wisconsin AveOak Park, IL 60302
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8111 W Grand Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8111 W Grand Ave

8111 W Grand AveRiver Grove, IL 60171
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102 Rockford Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

102 Rockford Ave

102 Rockford AveForest Park, IL 60130
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8107 W Grand Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8107 W Grand Ave

8107 W Grand AveRiver Grove, IL 60171
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255 S Maple
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Maple

1140-1144 N Randolph StOak Park, IL 60302
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112-122 S Maple Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

112-122 S Maple Ave

112-122 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Kenton House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenton House

112-114 Home AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Elmwood Park, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmwood Park, IL is a Studio unit found at 1000 - 1010 North Blvd in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood priced from $995. 1116 Washington - Oak Park in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1016-12Studio,1BA$995
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-408Studio,1BA$1,225
8519 West Grand Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
6221 W Wabansia Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
244 S Marion St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,550
404 S 4th2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$1,630
139-143 S Oak Park AveONE+DEN1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, IL

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2726 N Nordica Ave Model at 2726 N Nordica Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2726 N Nordica Ave, Unit 32726 N Nordica Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.47
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
511 Lake St, Unit 511-3 Lake Street511 Lake St4BR,1BA$1.40
2918 N 75th Ct, Unit Elmwood park unit2918 N 75th Ct3BR,1BA$1.62
8306 Grand Ave, Unit 1N8306 Grand Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.71
6224 W Diversey Ave, Unit 1st floor6224 W Diversey Ave3BR,1BA$1.87
2345 N Rutherford Ave, Unit FL #12345 N Rutherford Ave3BR,1BA$1.82
8241 W Lawrence Ave, Unit 28241 W Lawrence Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
6835 W Addison St, Unit Second floor front6835 W Addison St2BR,1BA$1.83
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmwood Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmwood Park is at 1000 - 1010 North Blvd listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment is $1,250 at 8519 West Grand Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmwood Park is starting from $1,395 at 6221 W Wabansia Ave.

What is the most affordable Elmwood Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elmwood Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 901 Ontario Apartments and starts from $1,950.

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