Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oak Brook, IL from $1,000 (49 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Elm Creek
$1,676 - $8,643
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Elm Creek

1 Elm Creek DrElmhurst, IL 60126
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Yorktown Apartments
$1,763 - $4,633
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Yorktown Apartments

2233 S Highland AveLombard, IL 60148
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2200 Grace
$2,057 - $2,554
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2200 Grace

2200 S Grace StLombard, IL 60148
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Elan Yorktown
$2,128 - $11,932
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Elan Yorktown

50 Yorktown Shopping CtrLombard, IL 60148
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5110 Fairview
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5110 Fairview

5110 FairviewDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Warwick Apartments
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Warwick Apartments

312-316 Warwick AveWestmont, IL 60559
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800 Ogden Ave
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800 Ogden Ave

800 Ogden AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Walker Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walker Apartments

4 Walker AveClarendon Hills, IL 60514

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Curtiss
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Curtiss

1008-1010 Curtiss StDowners Grove, IL 60515
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DG Crossing
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DG Crossing

5202 Washington StDowners Grove, IL 60515
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5118 Fairview
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5118 Fairview

5118 S Fairview AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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910 Curtiss St
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910 Curtiss St

910 Curtiss StDowners Grove, IL 60515
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5125 Blodgett
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5125 Blodgett

5125 Blodgett AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
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Polo Club West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Polo Club West

1S111 Spring RdOakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
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Looking for a rental near Chicago? These five cities offer excellent options! From small-town charm to excellent business options, you can't go wrong!

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$2,100

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1159 E Addison Ave

LombardIL60148
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Oak Brook, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Brook Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak Brook, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Argyle Garden Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood priced from $1,100. The Haven at Highland in the Highland Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Brook apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1,100
The Haven at HighlandThe RetreatStudio,1BA$1,375
Forest Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - sold out1BR,1BA$1,389
Versailles on the Lakes Oakbrook*Calais - OakbrookStudio,1BA$1,599
508 N Cass2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,600
DG Crossing1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,675
Elm CreekA11BR,1BA$1,676
Yorktown ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,763

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Brook, IL and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Brook area is the $1.87 price per square foot C2 Model at Eldridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood starting from $5,183. The second greatest value Oak Brook apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Large newly renovated Model at Spinning Wheel Apartments starting at $2,525 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Hinsdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Brook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eldridge TownhomesC23BR,2BA$1.87
Spinning Wheel Apartments2 BR/ 2 BA Large newly renovated2BR,2BA$1.73
2200 GraceC13BR,2BA$1.77
The BlueStemA2BR,2BA$1.50
Arrive Oak Brook HeightsButterfield Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.10
640 56th Pl, Unit GARDEN640 56th Pl3BR,1BA$1.75
DG Crossing1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
Forest Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - sold out1BR,1BA$1.85
5125 Blodgett Ave, Unit apt. 3155125 Blodgett Ave1BR,1BA$2.03
Argyle Garden Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.83

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Brook Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Brook?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Brook is at The Haven at Highland listed at $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Brook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Brook Apartment is $1,100 at Argyle Garden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Brook Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Brook is starting from $1,600 at 508 N Cass.

What is the most affordable Oak Brook Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oak Brook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrive Oak Brook Heights and starts from $2,519.

Expert Rental Resources

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