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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Ohio Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ohio Commons

5001 S Drexel BlvdChicago, 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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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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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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801-05 E Drexel Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801-05 E Drexel Square

801-805 E Drexel SqChicago, IL 60615
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

427-439 E Oakwood BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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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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4956 S Michigan
4 Bedroom Apartments

4956 S Michigan

4950-4956 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60615

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 $825. 4720 S Drexel Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Grand Boulevard apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4901 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$825
4720 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$980
4721 S. Ellis Avenueells0bdStudio,1BA$1,045
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard5049-0bAStudio,1BA$1,075
Lake Grove Village1B1BR,1BA$1,100
Ellis Courtelli0bCStudio,1BA$1,195
4820 S Michigan Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,260
1363-67 E. 53rd St.Large StudioStudio,1BA$1,290
Hyde Park WestStudio 450Studio,1BA$1,315
Drexel Granddrxg1bc1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Boulevard, IL

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Boulevard area is the $1.09 price per square foot 1015 E Hyde Park Blvd Model at 1015 E Hyde Park Blvd, Unit 3 in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Grand Boulevard apartment is the 507 E Oakwood Blvd Model at 507 E Oakwood Blvd, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Douglas 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.
1015 E Hyde Park Blvd, Unit 31015 E Hyde Park Blvd5BR,3BA$1.09
507 E Oakwood Blvd, Unit 1507 E Oakwood Blvd4BR,2BA$1.16
5118 S. Greenwood5118-4bA4BR,3BA$1.84
5229 S. Drexel Avenue5229-3bB3BR,2BA$1.63
1118 E Hyde Park Blvd, Unit GS1118 E Hyde Park Blvd4BR,2BA$2.00
4552 S Evans Ave, Unit 14552 S Evans Ave3BR,2BA$1.92
Paramour4850-2bB2BR,1BA$1.90
Greenwood 5201gnwd1bc11BR,1BA$1.82
918 E. Hyde Park Boulevard918h1bb1BR,1BA$1.91
Lake Grove Village1A1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL

Ranked #107

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 $1,375.

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 $2,995.

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 12 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 $398 which is $2,597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Boulevard.

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