Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, IL

Prices and availability in Elmhurst, IL were last updated on 26 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Elmhurst, IL are: Elmhurst 255, Eldridge Townhomes, Elm Creek, The Fynn and DUPAGE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Elmhurst, IL is between $2,160 and $3,933.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, IL is between $1,895 and $5,491.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, IL is between $2,050 and $5,402.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, IL is between $2,160 and $8,846.

In Elmhurst, 20% of the residents are renting compared to 80% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 38% of Elmhurst's rentals, 42% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Elmhurst are about 36 years old, on average. Of these, 37% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 46% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 65% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Elmhurst are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 56% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 34% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.