Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (44 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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2828 N. Lawndale Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

2828 N. Lawndale Ave.

2828 N Lawndale AveChicago, IL 60618
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3221 N California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3221 N California Ave

3221 N California AveChicago, IL 60618
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2848-50 W.Diversey
2 Bedroom Apartments

2848-50 W.Diversey

2848 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60647
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Avondale, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3935 W Diversey1 BED1BR,1BA$1,161
4241 Kenmore ApartmentsStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, IL

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.59 price per square foot 3329 N Avers Ave Model at 3329 N Avers Ave, Unit 3N 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.
3329 N Avers Ave, Unit 3N3329 N Avers Ave5BR,3BA$1.59
3328 N Avers Ave, Unit 1S3328 N Avers Ave5BR,3BA$1.65
3301 N Harding Ave, Unit 2S3301 N Harding Ave3BR,2BA$1.33
2827 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 12827 N Milwaukee Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
3845 W Addison St, Unit 1st floor Apartment3845 W Addison St3BR,1BA$1.72
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
2931 N Springfield Ave, Unit 22931 N Springfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
3414 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit #13414 N Ridgeway Ave3BR,1BA$1.83
3323 N Pulaski Rd, Unit 2RB3323 N Pulaski Rd3BR,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avondale, Chicago, IL

Ranked #55

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 $1,161, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $4,287.

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 3 regular apartments in Avondale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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