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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 $1,400. Spinning Wheel Apartments in the Downtown Hinsdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Glen ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1,400
Spinning Wheel Apartments2BR/2BA Standard2BR,2BA$2,050
The BlueStemD2BR,2BA$2,100
Elm Creek ApartmentsHinsdale2BR,2BA$2,402
Vyne on Haven1 BED+D - B ADAPTABLE1BR,1BA$2,823

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $4.48 price per square foot PH2.4+Den Model at One Oak Brook Commons in the in the South Villa Park neighborhood starting from $7,569. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the Madison Townhome Model at Elm Creek Apartments starting at $3,504 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Elmhurst City Centre 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.
One Oak Brook CommonsPH2.4+Den2BR,2BA$4.48
Elm Creek ApartmentsMadison Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.28
Spinning Wheel Apartments2BR/2BA Standard2BR,2BA$1.40
The BlueStemG2BR,2BA$1.71
1125 Bohland Ave, Unit 11125 Bohland Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
Vyne on Haven2 BED - H2BR,2BA$3.61
3313 Jackson St, Unit #23313 Jackson St2BR,1BA$1.82
1225 N La Grange Rd, Unit 1F1225 N La Grange Rd2BR,1BA$1.89
Forest Glen ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.79
1725 Madison St, Unit 2nd floor1725 Madison St1BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillside?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,852. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillside ranging from $1,250 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillside ranges from $1,250 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,028.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillside range from $2,300 to $9,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $3,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,990 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,150.

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