1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL (133 Rentals)

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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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561 Pershing Ave
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561 Pershing Ave

561 Pershing AveGlen 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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1135 Surrey Dr
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1135 Surrey Dr

1135 Surrey DrGlen 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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576 Pershing Ave
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576 Pershing Ave

576 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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568 Pershing Ave
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568 Pershing Ave

568 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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230 Duane St
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230 Duane St

230 Duane 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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470 Fawell Blvd
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470 Fawell Blvd

470 Fawell BlvdGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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432 Melrose Ave
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432 Melrose Ave

432 Melrose AveGlen 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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40-50 Briar St
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40-50 Briar St

40-50 Briar StGlen 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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Largest Available Glen Ellyn 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Glen Ellyn, IL is found at Lilac Station in the Addison Industrial District neighborhood and is 1,021 square feet priced from $2,907. 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 $2,839. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Glen Ellyn:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lilac StationBloomerang Style K - 1 Bedroom + Den1,021 Sq Ft$2,907
Glenwood StationAllegretti Style A1,014 Sq Ft$2,839
The 450A2976 Sq Ft$2,400
Apex 400 Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 967 - 1087 Sq. ft.967 Sq Ft$2,499
Overture Yorktown 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB7929 Sq Ft$3,145
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,400
Elan YorktownA10.1888 Sq Ft$2,468
Wheaton 121R1871 Sq Ft$1,955
The Easton Downers GroveBlacksmith820 Sq Ft$1,987
TGM Retreat at DanadaA1 The Symphony815 Sq Ft$2,068

Cheapest Available Glen Ellyn 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Glen Ellyn, IL is the One Bedroom Floor Plan A4 Model starting from $1,301 at The Arbors of Glen Ellyn in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood. The second most affordable Glen Ellyn 1 Bedroom is the The Retreat Model at The Haven at Highland starting at $1,375 in the Highland Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Glen Ellyn is currently $1,972. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Glen Ellyn:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A4$1,301
The Haven at HighlandThe Retreat$1,375
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom$1,400
WHEATON COURT, LLC1BR1BA Rehabbed$1,495
382 Penn1BR/1.0BA$1,525
BriarbrookChestnut$1,531
Residences at LakesideMeyers - Premium Plus$1,534
The MarkAuburn$1,559
The MonroeAlpine$1,569

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Getting Around Glen Ellyn, IL

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69 / 100

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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25 / 100

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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 The Arbors of Glen Ellyn listed at $1,301.

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 $1,972.

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 1,021 square feet unit starting from $2,907 at Lilac Station.

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 719 sq ft.

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