
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avalon Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (131 Rentals)
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7150 S Cornell Ave

South Shore Beach Apartments

7051 S Bennett Ave

The Townhouse Apartments

1931 E 71st St

South Shore

Jeffery Parkway Apartments

8046 S Maryland Ave, Unit Private Room

1133 E 82nd St
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6900 S South Shore Drive

9546 S Prairie Ave

Chatham Grove

7122 S Wentworth Ave

Lakeside Grant Manor

6610 S Rhodes Ave, Unit G

6610 S Rhodes Ave

8927 S Muskegon Ave

7443 S Paxton Ave
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7934 S Rhodes Ave

7955 S La Salle St, Unit 2

7920 S Rhodes Ave

1744 E 69th St
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Avalon Park - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Chicago
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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 | $1,073 | $700 | $2,500 |
Avalon Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $855 | $2,799 |
Avalon Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $1,000 | $4,459 |
Avalon Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $1,350 | $2,400 |
Avalon Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $1,400 | $2,300 |
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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 $700. 8208 S Drexel Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. 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 | $700 |
8208 S Drexel Ave | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $745 |
South Shore Beach Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
The Townhouse Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
7927 S Ellis Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
1108 E 82nd St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
7925 S Phillips | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
8155 S Maryland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
Chatham Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avalon Park, IL
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avalon Park area is the $0.43 price per square foot 8518 S Bennett Ave Model at 8518 S Bennett Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Avalon Park neighborhood starting from $1,650. 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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8518 S Bennett Ave, Unit 3 | 8518 S Bennett Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.43 |
6736 S Chappel Ave, Unit 3 | 6736 S Chappel Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
8927 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 8927 S Blackstone Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.21 |
8046 S Maryland Ave, Unit Private Room | 8046 S Maryland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
6630 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1 | 6630 S Ingleside Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
7431 S Chappel Ave, Unit 3 | 7431 S Chappel Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
7843 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #2 | 7843 S Ridgeland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
7944 S Lafayette Ave, Unit 1 | 7944 S Lafayette Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
8440-42 S Drexel Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
7955 S La Salle St, Unit 2 | 7955 S La Salle St | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAvalon Park, Chicago, IL
Ranked #160
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Avalon Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Avalon Park is at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Avalon Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Avalon Park Apartment is $860 at 7927 S Ellis Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Avalon Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Avalon Park is starting from $880 at 8155 S Maryland.
What is the most affordable Avalon Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Avalon Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 8440-42 S Drexel Ave and starts from $1,320.
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