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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 701 S Karlov Ave priced from $815. 4114 W Washington Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Madison Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
701 S Karlov AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$815
4114 W Washington BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$820
Washington PlazaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL

As of April 30, 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
5100-04 W Madison St3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.12
200 N Kenneth2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
418-24 S Laramie Ave3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.51
5024 W Quincy St3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.60
4641-43 W Jackson Blvd2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.81
5011 W Maypole Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.81
500-14 S Laramie Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.80
701 S Karlov AveStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison Square?

There are currently 302 Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL with pricing that ranges from $820 to $2,449. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison Square ranging from $1,450 to $2,200.

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 $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,637.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.