Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hegewisch Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (9 Rentals)
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Lakes Apartments

11111 S Vernon
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Hegewisch, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hegewisch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Hegewisch Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $1,169 | $1,334 |
Hegewisch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $860 | $1,911 |
Hegewisch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $1,038 | $2,844 |
Hegewisch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $1,319 | $1,550 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Hegewisch Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Hegewisch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hegewisch area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ginger Ridge Apartments priced from $860. 11111 S Vernon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Hegewisch apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ginger Ridge Apartments | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
11111 S Vernon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Douglas Pointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hegewisch, IL
As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hegewisch area is the $1.12 price per square foot Double & Single Used Model at Harbor Point Estates in the in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Hegewisch apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Lakes Apartments starting at $1,480 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the North River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hegewisch apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harbor Point Estates | Double & Single Used | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Lakes Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Dynasty Properties | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Douglas Pointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Ginger Ridge Apartments | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
11111 S Vernon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The Banc Hammond | Tier 03 - Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
Getting Around the Hegewisch Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hegewisch Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hegewisch?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hegewisch is under $1,480.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hegewisch?
The cheapest apartment in Hegewisch is Ginger Ridge Apartments which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Hegewisch costs $1,521.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hegewisch?
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 6 regular apartments in Hegewisch 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 Hegewisch?
Cheap apartments in Hegewisch have an average cost of $269 which is $1,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hegewisch.
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