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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. Elm Creek Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,839. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Glen ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1,400
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$1,839
Vyne on Haven1 BED - A.21BR,1BA$2,491
One Oak Brook CommonsC11BR,1BA$2,694
Eldridge TownhomesElm3BR,3BA$5,148

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $2.02 price per square foot Aspen Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $5,266. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the PH2.4+Den Model at One Oak Brook Commons starting at $7,712 with a $4.56 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 TownhomesAspen3BR,3.5BA$2.02
One Oak Brook CommonsPH2.4+Den2BR,2BA$4.56
Vyne on Haven3 BED - A3BR,2BA$3.67
1125 Bohland Ave, Unit 11125 Bohland Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
Elm Creek ApartmentsButterfield1BR,1BA$2.31
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillside?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in Hillside, IL with pricing that ranges from $975 to $22,634. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillside ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,538.

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 $1,875 to $21,655, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,835.

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