Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cragin Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (7 Rentals)

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4956 W Belden Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4956 W Belden Ave

4956 W Belden AveChicago, IL 60639
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4854-4856 W Deming Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

4854-4856 W Deming Pl

4854-4856 W Deming PlChicago, IL 60639
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Cragin, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cragin, IL

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cragin area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2007 N Lamon Ave Model at 2007 N Lamon Ave, Unit 2N in the in the Cragin neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Cragin apartment is the 5356 W Belmont Ave Model at 5356 W Belmont Ave, Unit 5356 W Belmont starting at $1,950 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cragin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2007 N Lamon Ave, Unit 2N2007 N Lamon Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
5356 W Belmont Ave, Unit 5356 W Belmont5356 W Belmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
5128 W Henderson St, Unit 15128 W Henderson StStudio ,2BA$2.00
3246 N Central Ave, Unit 23246 N Central Ave3BR,2BA$2.20
5207 W School St, Unit 25207 W School St3BR,1BA$2.00
5508 W Barry Ave, Unit 25508 W Barry Ave1BR,1BA$1.61
4813 W Armitage Ave, Unit 14813 W Armitage Ave1BR,1BA$1.44
2507 N Lotus Ave, Unit 22507 N Lotus Ave2BR,1BA$3.44
4810 W Armitage Ave, Unit 1R4810 W Armitage Ave2BR,1BA$15.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cragin, Chicago, IL

Ranked #130

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Cragin Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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