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property at 234 Shorewood Dr

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

234 Shorewood Dr, Unit GC

234 Shorewood Dr
Glendale HeightsIL60139
property at 2005 S Finley Rd

$1,550 - $2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2005 S Finley Rd

LombardIL60148

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property at 670 Marilyn Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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670 Marilyn Ave

Glendale HeightsIL60139
property at 659 E Fullerton Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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659 E Fullerton Ave, Unit 109

659 E Fullerton Ave
Glendale HeightsIL60139

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property at 32 Sterling Cir

$1,999 - $2,556

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

32 Sterling Cir

WheatonIL60189

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property at 28 Sterling Cir

$2,031 - $2,556

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 27

28 Sterling Cir

WheatonIL60189

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
382 Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,426
Iron Gate Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 564 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL

As of July 25, 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 $2,479 with a $1.72 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$1.72
Willows of Wheaton2 Bed 2 Bath Upgraded - 1st Floor (West)2BR,2BA$2.06
BriarbrookHickory2BR,2BA$2.00
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
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$2.06
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.95

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What type of rentals are currently available in Glen Ellyn?

There are currently 218 Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,187 to $13,371. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Glen Ellyn ranging from $1,450 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Glen Ellyn?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Glen Ellyn ranges from $1,450 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,912.

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