Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, IL

Prices and availability in Elmhurst, IL were last updated on 24 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Elmhurst, IL are: Eldridge Townhomes, Elmhurst 255, Elm Creek, The Fynn and 101 Avon Road, Unit Garden Unit.

The average rent in Elmhurst, IL is $2,191.

The price range for a studio apartment in Elmhurst, IL is between $1,980 and $4,799.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, IL is between $1,747 and $5,120.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, IL is between $1,980 and $5,847.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, IL is between $1,980 and $7,672.

In Elmhurst 20% of the housing is rented out compared to 80% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 38% of Elmhurst's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 42% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Elmhurst is 36 years old, with 37% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 46% are garden-style apartment communities, 65% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in Elmhurst come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 56% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 34% of all rentals in Elmhurst. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.