Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor Neighborhood of Wheaton, IL from $500 (29 Rentals)

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President Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

President Apartments

209-211 President StWheaton, IL 60187
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720 Crescent St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

720 Crescent St

720 Crescent StWheaton, IL 60187
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Wheaton Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheaton Park Apartments

804-812 Crescent StWheaton, IL 60187
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Monticello Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello Apartments

995-1005 S Lorraine RdWheaton, IL 60189
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1039 college Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 college Ave

1039 college AveWheaton, IL 60187
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40-50 Briar St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40-50 Briar St

40-50 Briar StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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503 Duane St
Studio Apartments

503 Duane St

503 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Riverwoods Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwoods Apartments

851 Lorlyn DrWest Chicago, IL 60185
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Autumn Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge Apartments

326 S President StCarol Stream, IL 60188
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Shorewood Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Tower

1074 Michael CtGlendale Heights, IL 60139
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Willow Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Lake

21W547 North AveLombard, IL 60148
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CSSI Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CSSI Apartments

160 S Gary AveCarol Stream, IL 60188
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Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor, Wheaton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 306-314 Wilson Ave priced from $1,290. St. Charles Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
306-314 Wilson Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,290
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1,380
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Iron Gate Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 564 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,440
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1,450
WHEATON COURT, LLC1BR1BA Rehabbed1BR,1BA$1,475
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
382 Penn1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor, IL

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor area is the $1.74 price per square foot C Model at International Village Lombard in the in the Highland Hills neighborhood starting from $2,085. The second greatest value Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor apartment is the Two Bedrooms Floor Plan B2 Model at The Arbors of Glen Ellyn starting at $1,755 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
International Village LombardC2BR,2BA$1.74
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.83
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.61
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsHuron2BR,1BA$2.05
Timber LakePine2BR,1BA$1.94
Willows of Wheaton1 Bed 1 Bath - Refresh1BR,1BA$2.15
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.07
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
306-314 Wilson Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.98

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor, Wheaton, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor is under $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor?

The cheapest apartment in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor is 306-314 Wilson Ave which is listed at $1,290, while the average apartment in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor costs $6,431.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor?

Cheap apartments in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor have an average cost of $363 which is $6,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor.

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