
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (40 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

1119 S Loomis St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

1119 S Loomis St

1119 S Loomis St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

839 W Village Ct, Unit A

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home
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Presidential Towers

The Duncan

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The Rosie
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Little Italy, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Little Italy?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Little Italy Studio Apartments | $3,082 | $1,100 | $7,668 |
Little Italy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,609 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Little Italy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,305 | $1,470 | $10,000+ |
Little Italy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,814 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Little Italy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $850 | $5,950 |
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Cheapest Available Little Italy Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Italy area of Chicago, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Letterman Chicago priced from $1,075. Addams Coliving has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable Little Italy apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Letterman Chicago | Mac - 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,075 |
Addams Coliving | Unit 218 | 4BR,4BA | $1,255 |
768 W. Jackson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Roosevelt Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Westhaven Park Station | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
Presidential Towers | STUDIO SIX | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
The Rosie | B1 | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Sage West Loop | X12 | Studio,1BA | $2,016 |
The Lydian | S01 | Studio,1BA | $2,137 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, IL
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $2.17 price per square foot 238 S Ashland Ave Model at 238 S Ashland Ave, Unit TH2 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the 1600 S Blue Island Ave Model at 1600 S Blue Island Ave, Unit 501 starting at $4,495 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Italy apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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238 S Ashland Ave, Unit TH2 | 238 S Ashland Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
1600 S Blue Island Ave, Unit 501 | 1600 S Blue Island Ave | 3BR,3BA | $2.78 |
229 S Racine Ave, Unit 1 | 229 S Racine Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Luxe on Madison | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
814 W 18th St, Unit 3M | 814 W 18th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
1638 W 18th Pl, Unit 1R | 1638 W 18th Pl | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.61 |
The Otis | C22 | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Letterman Chicago | Cole - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Harris Point Chicago | 846 S. Loomis St. Apt GF | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Westhaven Park Station | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLittle Italy, Chicago, IL
Ranked #28
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Chicago, IL. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Little Italy Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Little Italy Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Little Italy?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Little Italy is at 768 W. Jackson listed at $1,395.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Italy Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Little Italy Apartment is $1,570 at Westhaven Park Station.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Little Italy Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Little Italy is starting from $2,080 at Westhaven Park Station.
What is the most affordable Little Italy Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Little Italy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Letterman Chicago and starts from $1,075.
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