Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Irving Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (14 Rentals)

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4142 N Keystone Ave
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4142 N Keystone Ave

4142 N Keystone AveChicago, IL 60641
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4720-4730 W Addison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4720-4730 W Addison St

4720-4730 W Addison StChicago, IL 60641
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4130 N Keystone Ave
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4130 N Keystone AveChicago, IL 60641
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4155 N Keystone Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4155 N Keystone Ave

4155 N Keystone AveChicago, IL 60641
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Old Irving Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Irving Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Irving Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 3957 W Irving Park Rd priced from $805. Portage Park Theater Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,336. Here are the most affordable Old Irving Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3957 W Irving Park RdStudioStudio,1BA$805
Portage Park Theater Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$1,336
3749 W Grace St1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,350
LathropStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
5054 N Ridgeway Ave2br2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Irving Park, IL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Irving Park area is the $1.16 price per square foot Comm Model at Fullerton in the in the Portage Park neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value Old Irving Park apartment is the 3540 N Lowell Ave Model at 3540 N Lowell Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,300 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the North Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Irving Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
FullertonComm2BR,1BA$1.16
3540 N Lowell Ave, Unit 23540 N Lowell Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
3540 N Lowell Ave, Unit 2N3540 N Lowell Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
2402 W Carmen Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.46
3025 W Irving Park Rd2x1 Irving Park2BR,1BA$1.91
4243 N Keystone Ave, Unit #1F4243 N Keystone Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
4007 N Lowell Ave, Unit 1W4007 N Lowell Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
3585 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 33585 N Milwaukee Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
5054 N Ridgeway Ave2br2BR,1BA$2.00
3749 W Grace St1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Irving Park, Chicago, IL

Ranked #60

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old Irving Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Irving Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Irving Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Irving Park is under $1,629.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Irving Park?

The cheapest apartment in Old Irving Park is 3957 W Irving Park Rd which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Old Irving Park costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Irving Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Old Irving Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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