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Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chicago, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chicago, IL area range in price from $530 to $77,776 with an overall median price of $3,077. The three Chicago neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Calumet at $1,035, South West Markham at $1,200, and Pullman at $880. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chicago Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Calumet$1,049$1,03524
South West Markham$1,200$1,20016
Pullman$1,245$880102
Liverpool$1,296$7401310
Roxana$1,300$1,03523
Maple Hill$1,350$1,3506
Thornton Junction$1,388$860220
Thornwood District$1,388$860175
Oakglen$1,410$1,16511
Chicago Lawn$1,425$1,050206

Cheapest Available Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living in the Hyde Park neighborhood priced from $600. 1155 W 83rd St in the Englewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5445 Ingleside By 3L LivingLarge Co-Living Single RoomStudio,1BA$600
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$650
5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living_5540 - Single - NorthStudio,1BA$699
5748 Blackstone By 3L LivingNo Kitchenette with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$699
4114 W Washington BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$725
6246 S. King Dr.Two rm StudioStudio,1BA$750
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$750
7850 S Constance AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$760
6238-44 S Western AveStudioStudio,1BA$770
Washington PlazaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chicago area is the $0.22 price per square foot 4343 N Spaulding Ave Model at 4343 N Spaulding Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Albany Park neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Chicago apartment is the 8518 S Bennett Ave Model at 8518 S Bennett Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,650 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the Avalon Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4343 N Spaulding Ave, Unit #24343 N Spaulding Ave3BR,1BA$0.22
8518 S Bennett Ave, Unit 38518 S Bennett Ave3BR,1BA$0.43
3035 N Southport Ave, Unit A07C3035 N Southport Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.79
5100 W Fulton St, Unit 15100 W Fulton St4BR,2BA$0.87
5536 W 63rd Plz, Unit 15536 W 63rd Plz1BR,1BA$0.63
7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 7809 South Marshfield #17809 S Marshfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.61
817 W 73rd St817 W 73rd St4BR,1BA$0.77
922 Summer St, Unit 2922 Summer St2BR,1BA$0.70
4525 S Christiana Ave, Unit First floor4525 S Christiana Ave3BR,1BA$0.84
6908 S Union Ave, Unit G6908 S Union Ave1BR,1BA$0.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago

What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago?

There are currently 24736 Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $532 to $77,776. There are also 5779 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chicago ranging from $650 to $58,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chicago?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chicago ranges from $650 to $58,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,849.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chicago?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chicago range from $1,049 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,175.

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