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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cragin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cragin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $1,250 | $2,800 |
Cragin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $1,300 | $2,000 |
Cragin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,800 | $2,100 |
Cragin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Cragin Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2610 N Laramie Ave | Studio Apartment | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5436 W Fullerton Ave, Unit 1 | 5436 W Fullerton Ave | 1BR,2BA | $1.40 |
2007 N Lamon Ave, Unit 2N | 2007 N Lamon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
3335 N Lamon Ave, Unit 3 | 3335 N Lamon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
2510 N LeClaire Ave, Unit 1 | 2510 N LeClaire Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
2610 N Laramie Ave | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
2455 N LeClaire Ave, Unit 2455-1 | 2455 N LeClaire Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
5000 W Oakdale Ave, Unit garden | 5000 W Oakdale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $17.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Cragin, Chicago, IL
Schubert Elementary School
Northwest Middle School
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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?
- 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 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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