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Stonegate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate

440 N Gregory AveGlendale Heights, IL 60139
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Shorewood Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Tower

1074 Michael CtGlendale Heights, IL 60139
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The Mark
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark

1245 Fordham DrGlendale Heights, IL 60139
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property at 1039 College Ave

$1,300 - $1,650

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1039 College Ave

WheatonIL60187

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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330 Duane St

Glen EllynIL60137

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503 Duane St
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503 Duane St

503 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Autumn Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge Apartments

326 S President StCarol Stream, IL 60188
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Bloomingdale Horizon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bloomingdale Horizon

160 W Lake StBloomingdale, IL 60108
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Willow Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Lake

21W547 North AveLombard, IL 60148
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CSSI Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CSSI Apartments

160 S Gary AveCarol Stream, IL 60188
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1039 college Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 college Ave

1039 college AveWheaton, IL 60187
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Glendale Heights, IL Local Guide

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. Ellyn Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,346. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Glendale Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Ellyn CrossingAddison1BR,1BA$1,346
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,530
Lakehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (340a1) Classic1BR,1BA$1,530
The MarkAuburn1BR,1BA$1,561
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,581
Wilshire Towers Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,585
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,627
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glendale Heights, IL

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glendale Heights area is the $2.02 price per square foot Bridgewater Model at Stratford Green in the in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood starting from $3,137. The second greatest value Glendale Heights apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Lakeland Lofts Apartments starting at $2,292 with a $1.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stratford GreenBridgewater3BR,2BA$2.02
Lakeland Lofts Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.76
Flats at Gladstone2 Bed 1 Bath B W/D2BR,1BA$1.86
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.89
392 Executive DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Camden at BloomingdaleA1-31BR,1BA$2.17
Willows of Wheaton1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.03
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom w WD1BR,1BA$2.16
Wilshire Towers Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.26
565 Sidney Ave565 Sidney Ave1BR,1BA$2.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glendale Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Glendale Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Glendale Heights is at 382 Penn Apartments listed at $1,525.

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 $1,630 at St. Charles Square.

What is the most affordable Glendale Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Glendale Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Mark and starts from $2,425.

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