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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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503 Duane St
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503 Duane St

503 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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440 Lorraine St
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440 Lorraine St

440 Lorraine StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Yorktown Apartments
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$1,333 - $4,570
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2233 S Highland AveLombard, IL 60148
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933 College Ave, Unit B
$1,700
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933 College Ave, Unit B

933 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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252 Shorewood Dr, Unit 2D

252 Shorewood Dr
Glendale HeightsIL60139

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Briarbrook
$1,776 - $2,946
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Briarbrook

1147 Briarbrook DrWheaton, IL 60189
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2200 Grace
$1,937 - $2,554
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2200 Grace

2200 S Grace StLombard, IL 60148
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$1,950

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21W581 North Ave, Unit 17

21W581 North Ave
LombardIL60148

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Glen Ellyn, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glen Ellyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Glen Ellyn, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenilworth Arms in the East Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,200. Yorktown Apartments in the Highland Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,333. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Glen Ellyn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Yorktown ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,333
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365
The Haven at HighlandThe RetreatStudio,1BA$1,375
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
Wheaton Court Apartments on Crescent Street in Wheaton1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
382 Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Iron Gate Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 564 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,440
The MarkAuburn1BR,1BA$1,551

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Ellyn area is the $1.74 price per square foot C1 Model at 2200 Grace in the in the Highland Hills neighborhood starting from $2,504. The second greatest value Glen Ellyn apartment is the Two Bedrooms Floor Plan B2 Model at The Arbors of Glen Ellyn starting at $1,857 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Ellyn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2200 GraceC13BR,2BA$1.74
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.94
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.89
28 N Main St28 N Main St2BR,1BA$1.89
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsHuron2BR,1BA$2.07
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.50
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.07
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.95
Hillcrest ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Ellyn Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Glen Ellyn?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Glen Ellyn is at Yorktown Apartments listed at $1,333.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Glen Ellyn Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Glen Ellyn Apartment is $1,200 at Kenilworth Arms.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Glen Ellyn Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Glen Ellyn is starting from $1,595 at Parkside Apartments.

What is the most affordable Glen Ellyn Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Glen Ellyn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences at Lakeside and starts from $2,344.

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