
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (10 Rentals)
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Madison Square, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Madison Square Studio Apartments | $812 | $795 | $830 |
Madison Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $1,035 | $1,319 |
Madison Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $1,250 | $1,860 |
Madison Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $1,300 | $2,549 |
Madison Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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Cheapest Available Madison Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madison Square area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5125 W Madison St priced from $660. 4114 W Washington Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Madison Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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5125 W Madison St | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $660 |
4114 W Washington Blvd | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Washington Plaza | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison Square area is the $0.87 price per square foot 5100 W Fulton St Model at 5100 W Fulton St, Unit 1 in the in the Austin neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Madison Square apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at 5556-64 W Jackson Blvd starting at $1,610 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5100 W Fulton St, Unit 1 | 5100 W Fulton St | 4BR,2BA | $0.87 |
5556-64 W Jackson Blvd | 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment | 4BR,2BA | $1.26 |
4118 W Van Buren St, Unit 2 | 4118 W Van Buren St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
5735 W. Washington Blvd | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
5100-04 W Madison St | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Apartments | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
415-425 S. Taylor Ave. | 417A S. Taylor B | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
618-632 S. Austin Blvd. | 618 S. Austin B, 624 S. Austin G, 626 S. Austin... | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
330 N Pine | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
5125 W Madison St | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
Washington Plaza | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Square Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Square Apartment is $1,035 at Washington Plaza.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Madison Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Madison Square is starting from $1,180 at 5100-04 W Madison St.
What is the most affordable Madison Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 5100-04 W Madison St and starts from $1,095.
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