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Austin, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Austin area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Plaza priced from $870. 5957 W Madison St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Austin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington PlazaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$870
5957 W Madison StStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$895
5001 W Adams StStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Austin, IL

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Austin area is the $0.87 price per square foot 5100 W Fulton St Model at 5100 W Fulton St, Unit 1 in the in the Austin neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Austin apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at 5556-64 W Jackson Blvd starting at $1,640 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5100 W Fulton St, Unit 15100 W Fulton St4BR,2BA$0.87
5556-64 W Jackson Blvd4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment4BR,2BA$1.29
2007 N Lamon Ave, Unit 2N2007 N Lamon Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
418-24 S Laramie Ave3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.45
130-142 N. Humphrey Ave.142 N. Humphrey S1BR,1BA$1.38
824 N Parkside Ave, Unit 3rd floor824 N Parkside Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
5024 W Quincy St3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.62
1412-1414 N. Austin Blvd.1412 N. Austin E1BR,1BA$1.69
5236 W Harrison2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.51
310 N Menard1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in Austin?

There are currently 548 Apartments for Rent in Austin, IL with pricing that ranges from $870 to $10,497. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Austin ranging from $875 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Austin ranges from $875 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,291.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Austin range from $1,150 to $3,495, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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