Cheap Homes for Rent in Glendale Heights, IL from $900 (17 Rentals)

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property at 234 Shorewood Dr

$1,450

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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234 Shorewood Dr, Unit GC

234 Shorewood Dr
Glendale HeightsIL60139
property at 212 Glengarry Dr

$1,493

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$1,493

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$1,493

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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212 Glengarry Dr, Unit 212 Glengarry

212 Glengarry Dr
BloomingdaleIL60108

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property at 670 Marilyn Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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670 Marilyn Ave

Glendale HeightsIL60139

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property at 659 E Fullerton Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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659 E Fullerton Ave, Unit 109

659 E Fullerton Ave
Glendale HeightsIL60139
property at 105 W Elk Trl

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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105 W Elk Trl, Unit 105

105 W Elk Trl
Carol StreamIL60188

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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 $1,380. 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
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,380
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,392
382 Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glendale Heights, IL

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glendale Heights area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Upgraded - 1st Floor (West) Model at Willows of Wheaton in the in the North Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,275. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willows of Wheaton2 Bed 2 Bath Upgraded - 1st Floor (West)2BR,2BA$2.06
Camden at BloomingdaleB-32BR,1BA$2.17
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.79
Nazar1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.88
624 Rush St, Unit B624 Rush St2BR,1BA$2.25
Park 150 ApartmentsJefferson1BR,1BA$2.24
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.60
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$1.97
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glendale Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Glendale Heights?

There are currently 150 Apartments for Rent in Glendale Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,187 to $5,800. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Glendale Heights ranging from $950 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Glendale Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Glendale Heights ranges from $950 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,738.

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