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property at 32 N Main St

$1,850

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32 N Main St

Glen EllynIL60137
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40-50 Briar St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40-50 Briar St

40-50 Briar StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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503 Duane St
Studio Apartments

503 Duane St

503 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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property at 112 Surrey Dr

$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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112 Surrey Dr

Glen EllynIL60137
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440 Lorraine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440 Lorraine St

440 Lorraine StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Martin's Point
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$1,618 - $2,385
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Martin's Point

2101 S Finley RdLombard, IL 60148
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Briarbrook
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$1,684 - $3,015
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Briarbrook

1147 Briarbrook DrWheaton, IL 60189
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property at 252 Shorewood Dr

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

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252 Shorewood Dr, Unit 2D

252 Shorewood Dr
Glendale HeightsIL60139

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2200 Grace
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$1,952 - $2,440
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2200 Grace

2200 S Grace StLombard, IL 60148
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President Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

President Apartments

209-211 President StWheaton, IL 60187
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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
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,395
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
392 Executive Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,424
Iron Gate Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 564 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,440
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Ellyn area is the $1.63 price per square foot B2 Model at 2200 Grace in the in the Highland Hills neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Glen Ellyn apartment is the one bedroom Model at Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.56 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 GraceB22BR,2BA$1.63
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Willows of Wheaton1 Bed 1 Bath - Refresh1BR,1BA$2.15
International Village LombardA1BR,1BA$2.21
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.60
Residences at LakesideFinley - Premium Plus1BR,1BA$2.23
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$2.22
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.95
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.07
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18

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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 $1,653 at Ellyn Crossing.

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 $2,235.

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