Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Garfield Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Emerald Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Apartments

3432-3440 W Franklin BlvdChicago, IL 60624
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3200 W Fulton Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3200 W Fulton Blvd

3200 W Fulton BlvdChicago, IL 60624
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Madison Terrace
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Terrace

3120-3151 W Madison StChicago, IL 60612
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East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Garfield Park, IL

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Garfield Park area is the $0.48 price per square foot 3134 W Carroll Ave Model at 3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value East Garfield Park apartment is the 2740 W Chicago Ave Model at 2740 W Chicago Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,300 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the West Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Garfield Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 23134 W Carroll Ave6BR,2BA$0.48
2740 W Chicago Ave, Unit 22740 W Chicago Ave3BR,2BA$2.20
3851 W Adams St, Unit 23851 W Adams St3BR,1BA$1.29
2933 W Lexington St, Unit One: Spacious 2-Bedr2933 W Lexington St2BR,1BA$1.50
3323 w Van Buren st, Unit 1st Floor3323 w Van Buren st2BR,1BA$1.15
529 N Troy St529 N Troy St2BR,1BA$1.78
639 N Troy St, Unit J00P639 N Troy StStudio ,1BA$1.87
639 N Troy St, Unit 1639 N Troy StStudio ,1BA$1.87
639 N Troy St, Unit G08C639 N Troy StStudio ,1BA$1.87
3156 W Warren Blvd, Unit 3083156 W Warren BlvdStudio ,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Ranked #148

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Garfield Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.