Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (32 Rentals)

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3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

3401-3411 N Pulaski AveChicago, IL 60641
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Schubert Square
Studio Apartments

Schubert Square

2700 N Spaulding AveChicago, IL 60647
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3700 W. Cornelia
2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 W. Cornelia

3700 W CorneliaChicago, IL 60618
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3935 W Diversey
1 Bedroom Apartments

3935 W Diversey

3935-3945 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60647
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Avondale, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avondale area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 3935 W Diversey priced from $1,135. 4756 N Maplewood Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3935 W Diversey1 BED1BR,1BA$1,135
4756 N Maplewood AveMaplewood - Studio 08 & 11 TierStudio,1BA$1,150
4241 Kenmore ApartmentsStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, IL

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.59 price per square foot 3325 N Avers Ave Model at 3325 N Avers Ave, Unit 1S in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $4,287. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the 3328 N Avers Ave Model at 3328 N Avers Ave, Unit 1S starting at $4,287 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3325 N Avers Ave, Unit 1S3325 N Avers Ave5BR,3BA$1.59
3328 N Avers Ave, Unit 1S3328 N Avers Ave5BR,3BA$1.65
2827 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 12827 N Milwaukee Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
3628 W George St, Unit 23628 W George St2BR,2BA$1.79
3119 N Davlin Ct, Unit 3119N Davlin CT3119 N Davlin Ct3BR,1BA$1.48
3616 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit M06B3616 W Wrightwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
2931 N Springfield Ave, Unit 22931 N Springfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
2923 N Avers Ave, Unit 12923 N Avers Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
3650 W George St, Unit M09H3650 W George St2BR,1BA$1.80
3141 W School St, Unit WG3141 W School StStudio ,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avondale, Chicago, IL

Ranked #54

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Avondale Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 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 Avondale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Avondale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avondale is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is 3935 W Diversey which is listed at $1,135, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $4,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avondale?

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 96 regular apartments in Avondale 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 Avondale?

Cheap apartments in Avondale have an average cost of $510 which is $4,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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