
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Glendale Heights, IL from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Parkside Estates

The Monroe

Flats at Gladstone

659 E Fullerton Ave, Unit 109

Anthony Place at Glendale Heights

Stonegate

Shorewood Tower

The Mark

183 N Waters Edge Dr
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693 E Fullerton Ave

Villagebrook Apartments

Kenilworth Arms

Deer Glen Apartments

St. Charles Square

413 N Main St, Unit 36

838 College Blvd

382 Penn Apartments

Burnwood Apartments

Carol Stream Crossing
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212 Glengarry Dr, Unit 212 Glengarry

Renaissance at Carol Stream

1105 College Ave

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Wilshire Towers Apartments

808 College Blvd

827 College Blvd

Nazar

Lakehaven Apartments

1307 College Ave

Camden at Bloomingdale
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Park 150 Apartments

The Greenway at Carol Stream

21W139 Tee Ln

Windsor Estate Apartments

College Ave. Apartments

503 Duane St

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Bloomingdale Horizon

Willow Lake

CSSI Apartments
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Covered Bridges Apartment

1039 College Ave

Indian Trail Apartments

532 Hillside Ave

244 Klein Creek Ct

Village Apartments

College Park Apartments

Northgate Addison Apartments

392 Executive Dr

240 Klein Creek Ct
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Glendale Heights, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glendale Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Glendale Heights Studio Apartments | $1,462 | $1,400 | $1,525 |
| Cheap Glendale Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,753 | $1,187 | $2,680 |
| Cheap Glendale Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $1,401 | $5,800 |
| Cheap Glendale Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $1,772 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available Glendale Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Arms | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| St. Charles Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| 382 Penn Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Carol Stream Crossing | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,466 |
| Renaissance at Carol Stream | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Wilshire Towers Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| Nazar | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Monroe | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| 1307 College Ave | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Park 150 Apartments | Lincoln | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glendale Heights, IL
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights apartment is the B-3 Model at Camden at Bloomingdale starting at $2,196 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glendale Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 484 Western Ave, Unit 2 | 484 Western Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Camden at Bloomingdale | B-3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 1307 College Ave | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Nazar | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Flats at Gladstone | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Greenway at Carol Stream | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.17 |
| Kenilworth Arms | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Carol Stream Crossing | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| St. Charles Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Renaissance at Carol Stream | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glendale Heights Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Glendale Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Glendale Heights Apartment is $1,200 at Kenilworth Arms.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Glendale Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Glendale Heights is starting from $1,611 at Carol Stream Crossing.
What is the most affordable Glendale Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Glendale Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakehaven Apartments and starts from $2,841.
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