
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Depaul Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (114 Rentals)
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1049 West Oakdale Apartments

2836 N Burling St, Unit M03B

1040 W George St, Unit M07B

2127 N Dayton St, Unit 204

2127 N Dayton St, Unit 204

1104 W George St, Unit M05B
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1102 W George St, Unit M04B

Lathrop

850 W Diversey Pky, Unit #P

818 W Diversey Pky, Unit X

818 W Diversey Pky, Unit P

830 W Altgeld St, Unit #GF

1050 W George St, Unit A05C

1100 W George St, Unit #203

818 W Diversey Pky, Unit P

812 W Diversey Pky, Unit 4

1320 W Schubert Ave, Unit 1R

2254 N Southport Ave, Unit 1

2254 N Southport Ave, Unit 1

1101 W George St, Unit M03B

2850 N Mildred Ave, Unit M09B

2909 N Mildred Ave, Unit 2

2907 N Mildred Ave, Unit 3

2850 N Mildred Ave, Unit #2W

2907 N Mildred Ave, Unit 3C

2944 N Mildred Ave, Unit M01B

908 W George St, Unit DD3

2022 W Wabansia Ave, Unit M01B

2553 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 1F

2024 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 1R

2127 N Dayton St, Unit M08B

2228 W Armitage Ave, Unit M09B

2437 N Ashland Ave, Unit CH

2553 N Marshfield Ave, Unit A04C

2553 N Marshfield Ave, Unit J04P

2437 N Ashland Ave, Unit CH

2919 N Racine Ave, Unit 1stfl
Depaul, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Depaul?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Depaul Studio Apartments | $2,021 | $1,195 | $4,950 |
Depaul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $1,595 | $5,333 |
Depaul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,705 | $1,800 | $7,090 |
Depaul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $1,299 | $10,000+ |
Depaul 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $1,234 | $6,025 |
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Cheapest Available Depaul Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1049 West Oakdale Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,256 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Depaul, IL
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Depaul area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2458 N Clybourn Ave Model at 2458 N Clybourn Ave, Unit M07B in the in the Bucktown neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Depaul apartment is the 2036 W Charleston St Model at 2036 W Charleston St, Unit 1F starting at $3,100 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Bucktown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Depaul apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2458 N Clybourn Ave, Unit M07B | 2458 N Clybourn Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.58 |
2036 W Charleston St, Unit 1F | 2036 W Charleston St | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
2246 W Belden Ave, Unit 1F | 2246 W Belden Ave | 4BR,3BA | $1.75 |
2126 N Damen Ave, Unit CH | 2126 N Damen Ave | 4BR,3BA | $2.00 |
2232 W Dickens Ave, Unit 2F | 2232 W Dickens Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
2228 W Armitage Ave, Unit M09B | 2228 W Armitage Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
1246 W Diversey Pky, Unit M01B | 1246 W Diversey Pky | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
2117 N Winchester Ave, Unit 2F | 2117 N Winchester Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
1946 W Diversey Pky, Unit M00B | 1946 W Diversey Pky | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
830 W Altgeld St, Unit #GF | 830 W Altgeld St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDepaul, Chicago, IL
Ranked #28
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Depaul, Chicago, IL
Mayer Elementary School
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Best Local Schools in Depaul, Chicago, IL
Mayer Elementary School
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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 $1,256.
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 $3,500.
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 898 regular apartments in Depaul that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Depaul?
Cheap apartments in Depaul have an average cost of $606 which is $2,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Depaul.
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