Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Illinois Medical District Chicago, IL from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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The Oakley
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oakley

1007-1011 S Oakley BlvdChicago, IL 60612
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1603 S Wood St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1603 S Wood St

1603 S Wood StChicago, IL 60608
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Harris Point Chicago
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Point Chicago

713-715 S Claremont AveChicago, IL 60612
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Harris Point Chicago
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Point Chicago

715 S Claremont AveChicago, IL 60612
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Harris Point Chicago
3 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Point Chicago

905 S Claremont AveChicago, IL 60612
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Illinois Medical District, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Illinois Medical District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Illinois Medical District area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Shoreham and Tides priced from $2,065. Sentral Michigan Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,202. Here are the most affordable Illinois Medical District apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shoreham and TidesSTUDIO 12 - THE SHOREHAMStudio,1BA$2,065
Sentral Michigan AvenueDeluxe LoftStudio,1BA$2,202
Scio at the Medical DistrictLarge One Bedroom B31BR,1BA$2,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Illinois Medical District, IL

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Illinois Medical District area is the $1.47 price per square foot 739 S Western Ave Model at 739 S Western Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Illinois Medical District apartment is the 812 S Oakley Blvd Model at 812 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $2,995 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Near West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Illinois Medical District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
739 S Western Ave, Unit 3739 S Western Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
812 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2812 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2.5BA$2.02
812 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2812 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2.5BA$2.64
The 808 Cleveland3 Bed 3 Bath-PH3BR,3BA$3.41
Atrio ApartmentsC2 (15)3BR,2BA$3.40
850 N Leavitt850 N Leavitt2BR,1BA$2.05
1638 W 18th Pl, Unit 1R1638 W 18th Pl2BR,1.5BA$2.72
Shoreham and TidesONE BEDROOM 05 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$3.81
180 North JeffersonConvertible: C4 - 07Studio ,1BA$3.58
517 S Damen Ave, Unit 1517 S Damen Ave1BR,1BA$3.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Illinois Medical District, Chicago, IL

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Illinois Medical District Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Illinois Medical District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Illinois Medical District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Illinois Medical District is under $2,472.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Illinois Medical District?

The cheapest apartment in Illinois Medical District is Scio at the Medical District which is listed at $2,214, while the average apartment in Illinois Medical District costs $3,955.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Illinois Medical District?

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 49 regular apartments in Illinois Medical District 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 Illinois Medical District?

Cheap apartments in Illinois Medical District have an average cost of $1,096 which is $2,859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Illinois Medical District.

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