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32 N Main St

Glen EllynIL60137

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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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$1,520 - $7,073
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2233 S Highland AveLombard, IL 60148
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property at 1105 College Ave

$1,525

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$1,525
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$1,525

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1105 College Ave

WheatonIL60187
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Briarbrook
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$1,633 - $2,819
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Briarbrook

1147 Briarbrook DrWheaton, IL 60189
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property at 659 E Fullerton Ave

$1,800

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659 E Fullerton Ave, Unit 109

659 E Fullerton Ave
Glendale HeightsIL60139
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2200 Grace
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$2,057 - $2,554
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2200 Grace

2200 S Grace StLombard, IL 60148
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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. St. Charles Square in the North Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,365. 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
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365
The Haven at Highland ( Lombard )The RetreatStudio,1BA$1,375
Wheaton Court Apartments1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,395
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,412
Iron Gate Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 564 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,440
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,488

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Ellyn area is the $2.00 price per square foot 484 Western Ave Model at 484 Western Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Wheaton neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Glen Ellyn apartment is the C1 Model at 2200 Grace starting at $2,504 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Highland Hills 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.
484 Western Ave, Unit 2484 Western Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
2200 GraceC13BR,2BA$1.74
BriarbrookHickory2BR,2BA$1.99
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.79
28 N Main St28 N Main St2BR,1BA$1.78
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.60
Residences at LakesideFinley - Premium Plus1BR,1BA$2.09
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.07
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.95

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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 The Haven at Highland ( Lombard ) listed at $1,375.

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 $1,495 at Taft 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 2200 Grace and starts from $2,504.

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