Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

421-505 Dixie HwyChicago Heights, IL 60411
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Eagle Ridge Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Ridge Apartments

3331-3351 S Commercial AveSouth Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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647-651 Carroll Pky
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

647-651 Carroll Pky

647-651 Carroll PkyGlenwood, IL 60425
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Autumn Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

119 E Sycamore DrPark Forest, IL 60466

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Chicago Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chicago Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chicago Heights, IL is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the Downtown Park Forest neighborhood priced from $750. Olympic Village Apartments in the Indian Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,201. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chicago Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$1,201
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chicago Heights area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Oakwood Townhomes in the in the Indian Hill neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Chicago Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse W/D Model at Central Park Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,600 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Indian Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chicago Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oakwood Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.43
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse W/D2BR,1BA$1.21
56 W 25th St, Unit Back56 W 25th St2BR,1BA$1.94
2022 S Halsted St, Unit 22022 S Halsted St2BR,1BA$1.53
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1.74
17828 Park Ave, Unit 317828 Park Ave1BR,1BA$2.18
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
51 W 21st St, Unit 251 W 21st St3BR,1BA$17.00

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Getting Around Chicago Heights, IL

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chicago Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chicago Heights is at Crest Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Heights Apartment is $825 at Crest Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chicago Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago Heights is starting from $1,345 at Olympic Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chicago Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chicago Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Olympic Village Apartments and starts from $1,545.

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