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Northwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Chicago 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 Northwest Chicago 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
5957 W Madison StStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$890
7251-7259 LawrencestudioStudio,1BA$900
4850 W North AveNSTUDIO1Studio,1BA$900
1010 S 2nd AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$985
500-14 S Laramie Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Chicago, IL

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Chicago area is the $0.48 price per square foot 3134 W Carroll Ave Model at 3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value Northwest Chicago apartment is the 908 Lyman Ave Model at 908 Lyman Ave, Unit 2a starting at $1,225 with a $0.12 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 23134 W Carroll Ave6BR,2BA$0.48
908 Lyman Ave, Unit 2a908 Lyman Ave1BR,1BA$0.12
3035 N Southport Ave, Unit M00B3035 N Southport Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.90
5100 W Fulton St, Unit 15100 W Fulton St4BR,2BA$0.87
2029 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 22029 W Jarvis Ave4BR,2BA$1.24
7726 N Paulina St #1, Unit 27726 N Paulina St #13BR,2BA$1.14
FullertonComm2BR,1BA$1.16
2007 N Lamon Ave, Unit 2N2007 N Lamon Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
2807 N Kilbourn Ave, Unit 2N2807 N Kilbourn Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
5100-04 W Madison St3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Chicago

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Chicago?

There are currently 9940 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $532 to $11,780. There are also 2178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Chicago ranging from $850 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Chicago?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Chicago ranges from $850 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,850.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest Chicago?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Chicago range from $800 to $11,780, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $8,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.