Cheap Homes for Rent in Madison Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,400 (9 Rentals)

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Madison Square, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 4114 W Washington Blvd priced from $795. 701 S Karlov Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Madison Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4114 W Washington BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$795
701 S Karlov AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$815
Washington PlazaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL

As of May 08, 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 415 S. Taylor A Model at 415-425 S. Taylor Ave. starting at $2,449 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5100 W Fulton St, Unit 15100 W Fulton St4BR,2BA$0.87
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.415 S. Taylor A3BR,2BA$1.63
200 N Kenneth2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
4023 W Carroll Ave, Unit 24023 W Carroll Ave4BR,2BA$1.30
120 N LeClaire Ave, Unit two120 N LeClaire Ave3BR,1BA$1.73
418-24 S Laramie Ave3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.45
5024 W Quincy St3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.62
5236 W Harrison2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.51
5019 W Jackson Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.74
5011 W Maypole Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison Square?

There are currently 306 Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL with pricing that ranges from $795 to $2,449. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison Square ranging from $1,450 to $2,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Madison Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Madison Square ranges from $1,450 to $2,150 with an average monthly rent of $1,608.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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