
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Boulevard Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (36 Rentals)
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4721 S. Ellis Avenue

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Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Boulevard?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grand Boulevard Studio Apartments | $1,183 | $910 | $5,240 |
Grand Boulevard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $1,100 | $5,400 |
Grand Boulevard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,300 | $6,450 |
Grand Boulevard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,115 | $1,485 | $8,180 |
Grand Boulevard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,128 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Grand Boulevard Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand Boulevard area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 4901 S Drexel Blvd priced from $910. 4721 S. Ellis Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Grand Boulevard apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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4901 S Drexel Blvd | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $910 |
4721 S. Ellis Avenue | ells0bd | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard | 5049-0bA | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Lake Grove Village | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
4720 S Drexel Blvd | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
Drexel Grand | drxg0bd | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
4455 S. Greenwood Avenue | 4455-0bA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
1363-67 E. 53rd St. | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
The Sutherland | suthm-0bA | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
Hyde Park West | Studio 450 | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Boulevard, IL
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Boulevard area is the $1.79 price per square foot 5118-4bA Model at 5118 S. Greenwood in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Grand Boulevard apartment is the 5229-3bB Model at 5229 S. Drexel Avenue starting at $2,499 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Boulevard apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5118 S. Greenwood | 5118-4bA | 4BR,3BA | $1.79 |
5229 S. Drexel Avenue | 5229-3bB | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
4529 S Vincennes Ave, Unit 4529 S Vincennes Ave #3 | 4529 S Vincennes Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
4552 S Evans Ave, Unit 1 | 4552 S Evans Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Greenwood 5201 | gnwd3bd | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
4421 S Prairie Ave, Unit G | 4421 S Prairie Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
4841 S St Lawrence Ave, Unit 3 | 4841 S St Lawrence Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
5222-38 S. Drexel Avenue | 5222-2b1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
4853-59 S Prairie | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Lake Grove Village | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Boulevard Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Grand Boulevard?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grand Boulevard is under $1,315.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Boulevard?
The cheapest apartment in Grand Boulevard is Lake Grove Village which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Grand Boulevard costs $3,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand Boulevard?
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 14 regular apartments in Grand Boulevard 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 Grand Boulevard?
Cheap apartments in Grand Boulevard have an average cost of $418 which is $2,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Boulevard.
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