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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cragin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cragin Studio Apartments | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
Cragin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $1,150 | $1,450 |
Cragin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $1,325 | $1,995 |
Cragin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,900 | $2,450 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2007 N Lamon Ave, Unit 2N | 2007 N Lamon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
5356 W Belmont Ave, Unit 5356 W Belmont | 5356 W Belmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
5128 W Henderson St, Unit 1 | 5128 W Henderson St | Studio ,2BA | $2.00 |
3246 N Central Ave, Unit 2 | 3246 N Central Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.20 |
5207 W School St, Unit 2 | 5207 W School St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
5508 W Barry Ave, Unit 2 | 5508 W Barry Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
4813 W Armitage Ave, Unit 1 | 4813 W Armitage Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
2507 N Lotus Ave, Unit 2 | 2507 N Lotus Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
4810 W Armitage Ave, Unit 1R | 4810 W Armitage Ave | 2BR,1BA | $15.85 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCragin, Chicago, IL
Ranked #130
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Cragin, Chicago, IL
Schubert Elementary School
Northwest Middle School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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