Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL from $700 (17 Rentals)

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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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1937 S 17th Ave
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1937 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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Broadview Apartments

2112 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Glen ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,150
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$1,859
Butterfield Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,350
One Oak Brook CommonsC11BR,1BA$2,764
Vyne on Haven1 BED+D - B ADAPTABLE1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eldridge TownhomesElm3BR,3.5BA$1.80
One Oak Brook CommonsPH2.4+Den2BR,2BA$4.50
Vyne on Haven3 BED - A3BR,2BA$3.74
Butterfield Towers Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.90
1125 Bohland Ave, Unit 11125 Bohland Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
1225 N La Grange Rd, Unit 1F1225 N La Grange Rd2BR,1BA$1.89
515 25th Ave, Unit Garden Unit515 25th Ave2BR,1BA$1.94
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$2.31
Forest Glen ApartmentsA11BR,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

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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