Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL from $1,050 (39 Rentals)

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property at 605 N Wolf Rd
$1,375

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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605 N Wolf Rd, Unit 605 N Wolf Rd 4F

605 N Wolf Rd
HillsideIL60162
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Westbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

2021 S Wolf RdHillside, IL 60162
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215 E 1st St
$1,500 - $1,950

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Base Rent$1,500 - $1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $1,950
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

215 E 1st St

215 E 1st StElmhurst, IL 60126
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Elm Creek
$1,896 - $8,609

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Elm Creek

1 Elm Creek DrElmhurst, IL 60126
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Vyne on Haven
$2,001 - $6,326

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Vyne on Haven

100 N Haven RdElmhurst, IL 60126
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1123 N 33rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1123 N 33rd Ave

1123 N 33rd AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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1921 S 17th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1921 S 17th Ave

1921 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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1937 S 17th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1937 S 17th Ave

1937 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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Broadview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadview Apartments

2112 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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812 S 19th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

812 S 19th Ave

812 S 19th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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3611 Adams Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3611 Adams Street

3611 Adams StBellwood, IL 60104
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817 S 19th
1 Bedroom Apartments

817 S 19th

817 S 19th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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property at 444 Spring Rd
$1,700
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444 Spring Rd

ElmhurstIL60126
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$2,095
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5209 W Lake St

Melrose ParkIL60160

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1 Scotdale Rd.
3 Bedroom Apartments

1 Scotdale Rd.

1-13 Scotdale RdLa Grange Park, IL 60526

Hillside, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillside, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 817 S 19th in the Seminary District neighborhood priced from $1,220. Forest Glen Apartments in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
817 S 19th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR, 1BA$1,220
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR, 1BA$1,650
Elm CreekA11BR, 1BA$1,912
1 Scotdale Rd.3BR/1.5BA3BR, 1BA$2,100
Vyne on HavenSTUDIO - EStudio, 1BA$2,256
The BlueStem2 Bed 2 Bath with Den & Dining Room2BR, 2BA$2,500
Spinning Wheel Apartments2 BR/ 2 BA Large newly renovated2BR, 2BA$2,525
One Oak Brook CommonsA1.21BR, 1BA$2,646
Eldridge TownhomesB12BR, 2BA$3,828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.86 price per square foot C1 Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the South Villa Park neighborhood starting from $4,853. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath with Den & Dining Room Model at The BlueStem in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood starting at $2,500 with a $1.61 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eldridge TownhomesC13BR, 2BA$1.86
The BlueStem2 Bed 2 Bath with Den & Dining Room2BR, 2BA$1.61
One Oak Brook CommonsPH2.2+Den2BR, 2BA$5.22
Spinning Wheel Apartments2 BR/ 2 BA Large newly renovated2BR, 2BA$1.73
Elm CreekA31BR, 1BA$2.38
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR, 1BA$2.01
4353 Butterfield Rd, Unit 43534353 Butterfield Rd2BR, 1BA$2.27
Vyne on HavenSTUDIO - JStudio, 1BA$3.89
817 S 19th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR, 1BA$2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillside is at Vyne on Haven listed at $2,256.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment is $1,220 at 817 S 19th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillside is starting from $1,650 at Forest Glen Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hillside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1 Scotdale Rd. and starts from $2,100.

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