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

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51st & King
2 Bedroom Apartments

51st & King

5035 S King DrChicago, IL 60615
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Hyde Park / Kenwood
Studio Apartments

Hyde Park / Kenwood

4400-4404 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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Ohio Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ohio Commons

5001 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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4915 S Drexel Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4915 S Drexel Apartments

4915 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Drexel Investments, LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Investments, LLC

4742-4748 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Paul G Stewart Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paul G Stewart Center

400 E 41st StChicago, IL 60653
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Rosenwald Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosenwald Courts

4600-4602 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60653
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4720 S Drexel Blvd
Studio Apartments

4720 S Drexel Blvd

4720 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Pangea Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Commons

5019 S Saint Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60615
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Pangea Commons
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Commons

5051 S Forrestville AveChicago, IL 60615
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

427-439 E Oakwood BlvdChicago, IL 60653

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Ellis Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ellis Court

5301-5309 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60615
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824-842 E 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

824-842 E 53rd St

824-842 E 53rd StChicago, IL 60615
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Drexel Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Terrace

5043-5045 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60615
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4956 S Michigan
4 Bedroom Apartments

4956 S Michigan

4950-4956 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60615
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4853-59 S Prairie
2 Bedroom Apartments

4853-59 S Prairie

4853 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60615

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Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4901 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$910
4721 S. Ellis Avenueells0bdStudio,1BA$1,030
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard5049-0bAStudio,1BA$1,075
Lake Grove Village1B1BR,1BA$1,100
4720 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,130
Drexel Granddrxg0bdStudio,1BA$1,175
4455 S. Greenwood Avenue4455-0bAStudio,1BA$1,195
1363-67 E. 53rd St.Large StudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Sutherlandsuthm-0bAStudio,1BA$1,310
Hyde Park WestStudio 450Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5118 S. Greenwood5118-4bA4BR,3BA$1.79
5229 S. Drexel Avenue5229-3bB3BR,2BA$1.55
4529 S Vincennes Ave, Unit 4529 S Vincennes Ave #34529 S Vincennes Ave3BR,2BA$1.00
4552 S Evans Ave, Unit 14552 S Evans Ave3BR,2BA$1.92
Greenwood 5201gnwd3bd3BR,1BA$1.78
4421 S Prairie Ave, Unit G4421 S Prairie Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
4841 S St Lawrence Ave, Unit 34841 S St Lawrence Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
5222-38 S. Drexel Avenue5222-2b12BR,1BA$1.97
4853-59 S Prairie2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$2.03
Lake Grove Village1A1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL

Ranked #116

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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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