Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL from $700 (17 Rentals)
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1725 Madison St, Unit 2nd floor

Forest Glen Apartments
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171 25th Ave

1225 N La Grange Rd, Unit 1F

Vyne on Haven
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614 Euclid Ave

1346 Norfolk Ave
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Hillside, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Hillside Studio Apartments | $2,065 | $1,840 | $2,241 |
Cheap Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $1,100 | $5,967 |
Cheap Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $1,400 | $8,980 |
Cheap Hillside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,679 | $2,200 | $9,320 |
Cheap Hillside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillside, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Glen Apartments in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood priced from $1,150. Elm Creek Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,859. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Forest Glen Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Elm Creek Apartments | Butterfield | 1BR,1BA | $1,859 |
Butterfield Towers Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,350 |
One Oak Brook Commons | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,764 |
Vyne on Haven | 1 BED+D - B ADAPTABLE | 1BR,1BA | $2,933 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.80 price per square foot Elm Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $4,998. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the PH2.4+Den Model at One Oak Brook Commons starting at $7,603 with a $4.50 price per square foot in the South Villa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Eldridge Townhomes | Elm | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.80 |
One Oak Brook Commons | PH2.4+Den | 2BR,2BA | $4.50 |
Vyne on Haven | 3 BED - A | 3BR,2BA | $3.74 |
Butterfield Towers Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
1125 Bohland Ave, Unit 1 | 1125 Bohland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
1225 N La Grange Rd, Unit 1F | 1225 N La Grange Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
515 25th Ave, Unit Garden Unit | 515 25th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Elm Creek Apartments | Butterfield | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Forest Glen Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Getting Around Hillside, IL
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
3 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment is $1,150 at Forest Glen Apartments.
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 $1,400 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 Elm Creek Apartments and starts from $4,698.
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