Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (17 Rentals)

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Jefferson 5045 N Nw Hwy
2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson 5045 N Nw Hwy

5045-5049 N Northwest HwyChicago, IL 60630
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5363 N Central Ave
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5363 N Central Ave

5363 N Central AveChicago, IL 60630
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Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Park, IL

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Park area is the $1.57 price per square foot 5014 N Major Ave Model at 5014 N Major Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Jefferson Park apartment is the 5754 W Montrose Ave Model at 5754 W Montrose Ave, Unit A2 starting at $2,195 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5014 N Major Ave, Unit 25014 N Major Ave3BR,1BA$1.57
5754 W Montrose Ave, Unit A25754 W Montrose Ave3BR,1BA$1.61
5009 W Gunnison St, Unit 15009 W Gunnison St3BR,2BA$1.76
4936 N Marmora Ave, Unit #14936 N Marmora Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.73
5870 N Elston Ave, Unit firstfloor5870 N Elston Ave3BR,1BA$1.58
5531 N Linder Ave, Unit 1st Flr5531 N Linder Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
5008 N Cicero Ave, Unit Garden Apt5008 N Cicero AveStudio ,1BA$1.30
5310 W Pensacola Ave, Unit Garden5310 W Pensacola Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
5511 W Farragut Ave, Unit 25511 W Farragut Ave1BR,1BA$1.78
5016 W Lawrence Ave, Unit 15016 W Lawrence Ave2BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL

Ranked #151

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Jefferson Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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