Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gresham Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (12 Rentals)

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8100 S Justine St
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8100 S Justine St

8100 S Justine StChicago, IL 60620
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8000 S Marshfield Ave
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8000 S Marshfield Ave

8000 S Marshfield AveChicago, IL 60620
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8201 S Marshfield Ave
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8201 S Marshfield Ave

8201 S Marshfield AveChicago, IL 60620
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7555 S Hermitage Ave
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7555 S Hermitage Ave

7555 S Hermitage AveChicago, IL 60620
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Cheapest Available Gresham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gresham area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1155 W 83rd St priced from $650. 808 W 76th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Gresham apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$650
808 W 76th StStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$720
6246 S. King Dr.Two rm StudioStudio,1BA$750
7756 S Marshfield Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining1BR,1BA$865
Chatham Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gresham, IL

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gresham area is the $0.66 price per square foot 7837 S Peoria St Model at 7837 S Peoria St, Unit 1 in the in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Gresham apartment is the 7809 S Marshfield Ave Model at 7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 7809 South Marshfield #1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gresham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7837 S Peoria St, Unit 17837 S Peoria St4BR,3BA$0.66
7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 7809 South Marshfield #17809 S Marshfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.55
9021 S Justine St, Unit 9021 S. Justine 1S9021 S Justine St2BR,1BA$1.13
7712 S Carpenter St, Unit 27712 S Carpenter St2BR,1BA$1.38
Keystone Place Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.37
8017 S Vernon Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.33
2504 W 63rd St3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.09
8259 S Elizabeth St3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.29
8311 S Racine Ave8311 S Racine Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
8000 S Paulina2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25

Getting Around the Gresham Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gresham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gresham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gresham is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gresham?

The cheapest apartment in Gresham is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Gresham costs $2,125.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gresham?

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 8 regular apartments in Gresham 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 Gresham?

Cheap apartments in Gresham have an average cost of $259 which is $1,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gresham.

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