Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL from $700 (35 Rentals)

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215 E 1st St, Unit 1
$1,600
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215 E 1st St, Unit 1

215 E 1st StElmhurst, IL 60126
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1617 N 35th Ave, Unit G
$1,600
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1617 N 35th Ave, Unit G

1617 N 35th AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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Elm Creek
$1,757 - $7,780
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$1,757 - $7,780

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Elm Creek

1 Elm Creek DrElmhurst, IL 60126
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Vyne on Haven
$1,981 - $6,308
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$1,981 - $6,308

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Vyne on Haven

100 N Haven RdElmhurst, IL 60126
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1123 N 33rd Ave
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1123 N 33rd Ave

1123 N 33rd AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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1921 S 17th Ave
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1921 S 17th Ave

1921 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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Broadview Apartments
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Broadview Apartments

2112 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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1937 S 17th Ave
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1937 S 17th Ave

1937 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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$1,400 - $2,200

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410 School St

MaywoodIL60153

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Hillside, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillside, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Forest Glen Apartments in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood priced from $1,650. Elm Creek in the South Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,757. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$1,650
Elm CreekA11BR,1BA$1,757
The BlueStemA2BR,2BA$2,100
Spinning Wheel Apartments2 BR/ 2 BA Large newly renovated2BR,2BA$2,525
One Oak Brook CommonsE11BR,1BA$2,665
Vyne on Haven1 BED+D - A1BR,1BA$3,101
Eldridge TownhomesC23BR,2BA$5,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.93 price per square foot C2 Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the South Villa Park neighborhood starting from $5,345. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 3 BR/ 2 BA newly renovated Model at Spinning Wheel Apartments starting at $3,250 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Hinsdale neighborhood. 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 TownhomesC23BR,2BA$1.93
Spinning Wheel Apartments3 BR/ 2 BA newly renovated3BR,2BA$1.73
One Oak Brook CommonsA33BR,2BA$4.03
Elm CreekTH22BR,2.5BA$2.31
The BlueStemA2BR,2BA$1.50
Vyne on Haven2 BED - I2BR,2BA$3.81
1617 N 35th Ave, Unit G1617 N 35th Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$2.01
4353 Butterfield Rd, Unit 43534353 Butterfield Rd2BR,1BA$2.27

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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 $1,757 at Elm Creek.

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 Spinning Wheel Apartments and starts from $3,250.

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