Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cragin Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (7 Rentals)

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4956 W Belden Ave
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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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2610 N Laramie Ave
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2610 N Laramie Ave

2610-2618 N Laramie AveChicago, IL 60639
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Cragin, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cragin Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2610 N Laramie AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cragin, IL

As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cragin area is the $1.40 price per square foot 5436 W Fullerton Ave Model at 5436 W Fullerton Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Cragin apartment is the 2007 N Lamon Ave Model at 2007 N Lamon Ave, Unit 2N starting at $1,450 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Cragin 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.
5436 W Fullerton Ave, Unit 15436 W Fullerton Ave1BR,2BA$1.40
2007 N Lamon Ave, Unit 2N2007 N Lamon Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
3335 N Lamon Ave, Unit 33335 N Lamon Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
2510 N LeClaire Ave, Unit 12510 N LeClaire Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
2610 N Laramie AveStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.81
2455 N LeClaire Ave, Unit 2455-12455 N LeClaire Ave1BR,1BA$3.00
5000 W Oakdale Ave, Unit garden5000 W Oakdale Ave2BR,1BA$17.00

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cragin Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cragin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cragin Apartment is $1,250 at .

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cragin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cragin is starting from $1,300 at .

What is the most affordable Cragin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cragin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,800.

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