Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglas Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (13 Rentals)

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3030 S Princeton
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3030 S Princeton

3030 S Princeton AveChicago, IL 60616
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  • Smoke Free

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Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

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Lake Park Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Manor

3601-3645 S Lake Park AveChicago, IL 60653
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

427-439 E Oakwood BlvdChicago, IL 60653

Douglas, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Douglas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Douglas area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Lake Meadows Apartments priced from $1,035. Prairie Shores has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,046. Here are the most affordable Douglas apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake Meadows Apartmentslakem6-0b1cStudio,1BA$1,035
Prairie ShoresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,046
Lake Grove Village1B1BR,1BA$1,100
McCormickPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath (D)4BR,3BA$1,108
Eden CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,689

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas, IL

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Douglas area is the $1.66 price per square foot 3612 S King Dr Model at 3612 S King Dr, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the Douglas neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Douglas apartment is the 240 W 24th St Model at 240 W 24th St, Unit Coach House starting at $1,840 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Near South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 S King Dr, Unit 3rd Floor3612 S King Dr3BR,2BA$1.66
240 W 24th St, Unit Coach House240 W 24th St2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Woodland Park By The LakeThe Lakeshore2BR,2BA$2.07
3711 S Michigan Ave3711 S Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$2.05
2910 S Wentworth Ave, Unit 3F2910 S Wentworth Ave3BR,1BA$1.88
The ShelbyA21BR,1BA$2.86
Eden CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.15
Lake Grove Village1A1BR,1BA$1.78
Prairie ShoresClassic 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.84
Lake Meadows Apartmentslakem7-0b1a_bStudio ,1BA$2.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Douglas, Chicago, IL

Ranked #76

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Douglas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Douglas is under $1,985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglas?

The cheapest apartment in Douglas is Lake Grove Village which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Douglas costs $2,497.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Douglas?

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 12 regular apartments in Douglas 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 Douglas?

Cheap apartments in Douglas have an average cost of $355 which is $2,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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