
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Glendale Heights, IL from $500 (60 Rentals)
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Parkside Estates

The Monroe

252 Shorewood Dr, Unit 2D

252 Shorewood Dr

Flats at Gladstone

Anthony Place at Glendale Heights

Stonegate

Shorewood Tower

The Mark
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200 S Waters Edge Dr

670 Marilyn Ave

1742 Amherst Cir

Villagebrook Apartments

Kenilworth Arms

Deer Glen Apartments

336 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 7

413 N Main St, Unit 21

St. Charles Square

382 Penn Apartments
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Burnwood Apartments

Renaissance at Carol Stream

Carol Stream Crossing

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Wilshire Towers Apartments

Nazar

The Greenway at Carol Stream

Lakehaven Apartments

1307 College Ave

121 W Elk Trl, Unit 121 ElkTrail #321

Willows of Wheaton
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Camden at Bloomingdale

Windsor Estate Apartments

480 St Moritz Dr, Unit 1C

Park 150 Apartments

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Stratford Green

Apex 400 Apartments

208 Glengarry Dr, Unit 302

College Ave. Apartments

503 Duane St

Autumn Ridge Apartments
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Bloomingdale Horizon

Covered Bridges Apartment

Willow Lake

CSSI Apartments

1039 College Ave

Indian Trail Apartments

244 Klein Creek Ct

1007 Taft Ave

Village Apartments

College Park Apartments
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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 | $1,724 | $1,350 | $2,099 |
| Cheap Glendale Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $1,187 | $2,839 |
| Cheap Glendale Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,401 | $5,800 |
| Cheap Glendale Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,772 | $3,011 |
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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 |
| Renaissance at Carol Stream | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| The Monroe | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $1,561 |
| Carol Stream Crossing | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,562 |
| Wilshire Towers Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| The Mark | Auburn | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
| Nazar | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Greenway at Carol Stream | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,601 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glendale Heights, IL
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glendale Heights area is the $1.76 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Lakeland Lofts Apartments in the in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood starting from $2,292. The second greatest value Glendale Heights apartment is the New Haven Model at Stratford Green starting at $2,147 with a $1.78 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Lofts Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Stratford Green | New Haven | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Camden at Bloomingdale | B-3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Windsor Estate Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 1307 College Ave | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Nazar | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Greenway at Carol Stream | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Kenilworth Arms | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 382 Penn Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| St. Charles Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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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 $1,635 at Ellyn Crossing.
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