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property at 9035 Delphia Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9035 Delphia Ave

Des PlainesIL60016

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property at 10479 Dearlove Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10479 Dearlove Rd, Unit 2A

10479 Dearlove Rd
GlenviewIL60025

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property at 9822 Bianco Ter

$1,750

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$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9822 Bianco Ter, Unit A

9822 Bianco Ter
Des PlainesIL60016

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property at 8845 Lamon Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8845 Lamon Ave, Unit 2W

8845 Lamon Ave
SkokieIL60077
property at 9717 Bianco Terrace

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9717 Bianco Terrace, Unit E

9717 Bianco Terrace
Des PlainesIL60016
property at 6302 W Holbrook St

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6302 W Holbrook St

ChicagoIL60646
property at 5556 N Central Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5556 N Central Ave, Unit 3

5556 N Central Ave
ChicagoIL60630

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Cheapest Available Niles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Niles, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Glenwest Apartments in the Techny neighborhood priced from $1,500. Garden House Apartments in the Skokie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Niles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenwest ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,500
Garden House Apartments1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,550
Oak Trails Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,600
Legacy CrossingsAlcoveStudio,1BA$1,650
Lotus Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Park Ridge CommonsEIGHT151BR,1BA$1,719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Niles, IL

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Niles area is the $1.76 price per square foot 1121 N Northwest Hwy Model at 1121 N Northwest Hwy, Unit 3 in the in the Park Ridge neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Niles apartment is the 907 N Northwest Hwy Model at 907 N Northwest Hwy, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Park Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Niles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1121 N Northwest Hwy, Unit 31121 N Northwest Hwy1BR,1BA$1.76
907 N Northwest Hwy, Unit 2907 N Northwest Hwy3BR,1BA$1.73
5620 N Marmora Ave, Unit 15620 N Marmora Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
8022 Oriole Ave, Unit 1 floor8022 Oriole Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.83
10380 Michael Todd Terrace10380 Michael Todd Terrace2BR,1BA$1.45
Oak Trails Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.45
1401 Carol St, Unit 11401 Carol St2BR,1BA$2.00
5991 N Northwest Hwy, Unit APT 3025991 N Northwest Hwy2BR,1BA$1.90
1306 Carol St, Unit TWO BEDROOMS1306 Carol St2BR,1BA$2.00
5222 N Ludlam Ave, Unit Garden5222 N Ludlam Ave1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niles

What type of rentals are currently available in Niles?

There are currently 548 Apartments for Rent in Niles, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,180 to $13,703. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Niles ranging from $400 to $11,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Niles ranges from $400 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,969.

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