1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL (125 Rentals)

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40-50 Briar St
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40-50 Briar St

40-50 Briar StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Glen Ellyn Court
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Glen Ellyn Court

106-224 Surrey DrGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Forest Apartments
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Forest Apartments

520 Forest AveGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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1135 Surrey Dr
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1135 Surrey Dr

1135 Surrey DrGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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576 Pershing Ave
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576 Pershing Ave

576 Pershing AveGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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59 Briar St
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59 Briar St

59 Briar StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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555 Pershing Ave
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555 Pershing Ave

555 Pershing AveGlen Ellyn, IL 60137

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26 N Main St
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26 N Main St

26 N Main StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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318 Duane St
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318 Duane St

318 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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230 Duane St
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230 Duane St

230 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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40 Surrey Dr
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40 Surrey Dr

40 Surrey DrGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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568 Pershing Ave
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568 Pershing Ave

568 Pershing AveGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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561 Pershing Ave
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561 Pershing Ave

561 Pershing AveGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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69 Surrey Dr
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69 Surrey Dr

69 Surrey DrGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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470 Fawell Blvd
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470 Fawell Blvd

470 Fawell BlvdGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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562 Pershing Ave
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562 Pershing Ave

562 Pershing AveGlen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Glen Ellyn, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Glen Ellyn 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Glen Ellyn, IL is found at TGM Retreat at Danada in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood and is 1,710 square feet priced from $2,499. Glenwood Station in the East Wheaton neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,014 square feet and currently listed start at $2,940. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Glen Ellyn:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
TGM Retreat at DanadaA3 The Prelude1,710 Sq Ft$2,499
Glenwood StationAllegretti Style A1,014 Sq Ft$2,940
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,400
Wheaton 121F1860 Sq Ft$1,922
Carol Stream CrossingOak800 Sq Ft$1,446
Park 150 ApartmentsJefferson800 Sq Ft$1,960
Yorktown Apartment HomesWinchester776 Sq Ft$1,749
Overture Yorktown 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB1769 Sq Ft$2,480
City View at the HighlandsA2 Renovated755 Sq Ft$2,057
400 S Main Pl1/1750 Sq Ft$1,675

Cheapest Available Glen Ellyn 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Glen Ellyn, IL is the One Bed Model starting from $1,300 at 1511 E Roosevelt Rd in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood. The second most affordable Glen Ellyn 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed Model at Gentry Manor Apartments starting at $1,395 in the East Wheaton neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Glen Ellyn is currently $2,274. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Glen Ellyn:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1511 E Roosevelt RdOne Bed$1,300
Gentry Manor Apartments1 Bed$1,395
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED$1,395
The Haven at HighlandThe Retreat$1,399
400 East1 bedroom$1,399
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom$1,400
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A4$1,417
Iron Gate Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 607 SQ FT - RENOVATED$1,425
Carol Stream CrossingOak$1,446
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath$1,495

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Getting Around Glen Ellyn, IL

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Glen Ellyn Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Glen Ellyn with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Glen Ellyn is at 1511 E Roosevelt Rd listed at $1,300.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Glen Ellyn Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Glen Ellyn is $2,274.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Glen Ellyn Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Glen Ellyn is a 1,710 square feet unit starting from $2,499 at TGM Retreat at Danada.

What is the average size for Glen Ellyn 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Glen Ellyn is currently 1,021 sq ft.

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