Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Depaul Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (99 Rentals)

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Depaul, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Depaul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Depaul area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1049 West Oakdale Apartments priced from $1,327. Lathrop has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here are the most affordable Depaul apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1049 West Oakdale ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,327
LathropStudioStudio,1BA$1,565
SoNu DigsSX1.3Studio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Depaul, IL

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Depaul area is the $0.40 price per square foot 2919 N Racine Ave Model at 2919 N Racine Ave, Unit 1stfl in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value Depaul apartment is the 1921 W Oakdale Ave Model at 1921 W Oakdale Ave, Unit 1 starting at $5,125 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Depaul neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Depaul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2919 N Racine Ave, Unit 1stfl2919 N Racine Ave2BR,1BA$0.40
1921 W Oakdale Ave, Unit 11921 W Oakdale Ave3BR,3BA$1.83
2458 N Clybourn Ave, Unit M07B2458 N Clybourn Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.58
2246 W Belden Ave, Unit 1F2246 W Belden Ave4BR,3BA$1.75
2036 W Charleston St, Unit 1F2036 W Charleston St3BR,2BA$1.55
1138 W Diversey Pky, Unit George1138 W Diversey Pky3BR,1BA$1.50
2232 W Dickens Ave, Unit 2F2232 W Dickens Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
1246 W Diversey Pky, Unit M01B1246 W Diversey Pky2BR,1BA$1.75
2117 N Winchester Ave, Unit 2F2117 N Winchester Ave2BR,1BA$1.81
1946 W Diversey Pky, Unit M00B1946 W Diversey Pky2BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Depaul, Chicago, IL

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Depaul, Chicago, IL

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Getting Around the Depaul Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Depaul Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Depaul?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Depaul is under $1,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Depaul?

The cheapest apartment in Depaul is Lathrop which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Depaul costs $3,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Depaul?

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

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