
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avalon Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (136 Rentals)
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Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

South Shore Beach Apartments

6751 S Jeffery Blvd

7051 S Bennett Ave

The Townhouse Apartments

7345 S South Shore Dr

Jeffery Parkway Apartments

1133 E 82nd St
Avalon Park
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Chicago by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms. See how it ranks!

Chatham Grove

6900 S South Shore Drive

7934 S Kingston Ave

Lakeside Grant Manor

2819 E 76th Pl

7443 S Paxton Ave
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7747 S Greenwood Ave

Oglesby Towers Apartments

7955 S La Salle St, Unit 2

8135 S Ingleside Ave

South Shore Neighborhood Apartments
Avalon Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Avalon Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Avalon Park Studio Apartments | $1,022 | $725 | $2,500 |
Avalon Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $900 | $2,276 |
Avalon Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $1,000 | $2,715 |
Avalon Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $1,375 | $2,400 |
Avalon Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,165 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Avalon Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avalon Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community priced from $750. 7850 S Constance Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Avalon Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
7850 S Constance Ave | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $765 |
South Shore Beach Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
8001-09 S Ellis Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
6751 S Jeffery Blvd | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $840 |
The Townhouse Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
8000 S Ellis Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
7927 S Ellis Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
8222-32 S Ingleside Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
1931 E 71st St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avalon Park, IL
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avalon Park area is the $0.44 price per square foot 7220 S Ridgeland Ave Model at 7220 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit 1 in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Avalon Park apartment is the 6736 S Chappel Ave Model at 6736 S Chappel Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,400 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the South Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avalon Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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7220 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit 1 | 7220 S Ridgeland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.44 |
6736 S Chappel Ave, Unit 3 | 6736 S Chappel Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
7914 S Champlain Ave, Unit 1 | 7914 S Champlain Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
7115 S Cornell Ave, Unit 3N | 7115 S Cornell Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.02 |
2805 E 87th St, Unit 1-4 | 2805 E 87th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
6630 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1 | 6630 S Ingleside Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
7944 S Lafayette Ave, Unit 2 | 7944 S Lafayette Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
7824 S Greenwood Ave, Unit G | 7824 S Greenwood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.04 |
7700 S Kingston Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
7924 S Vernon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAvalon Park, Chicago, IL
Ranked #158
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Avalon Park, Chicago, IL
Avalon Park Elementary School
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Wadsworth PreK-8th STEM School
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Getting Around the Avalon Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avalon Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Avalon Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avalon Park is under $865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avalon Park?
The cheapest apartment in Avalon Park is 8001-09 S Ellis Ave which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Avalon Park costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avalon Park?
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 2 regular apartments in Avalon Park 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 Avalon Park?
Cheap apartments in Avalon Park have an average cost of $145 which is $1,555 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avalon Park.
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