
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (18 Rentals)
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Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town

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Old Town, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Town Studio Apartments | $2,685 | $1,193 | $6,191 |
Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,394 | $1,375 | $8,685 |
Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,375 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,432 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Old Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Affinity of North Avenue priced from $1,193. 1555 N Mohawk St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Affinity of North Avenue | 0x1TCrn | Studio,1BA | $1,193 |
1555 N Mohawk St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,478 |
1522 N La Salle Dr | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, IL
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $2.40 price per square foot 407 W North Ave Model at 407 W North Ave, Unit 5E in the in the Lincoln Park neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the 1332 N Cleveland Ave Model at 1332 N Cleveland Ave, Unit 1 starting at $4,400 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Near North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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407 W North Ave, Unit 5E | 407 W North Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
1332 N Cleveland Ave, Unit 1 | 1332 N Cleveland Ave | 3BR,3BA | $2.59 |
1214 N La Salle Dr, Unit F5 | 1214 N La Salle Dr | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
218 W Division St, Unit M08B | 218 W Division St | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
1502 N Hudson Ave, Unit 3 | 1502 N Hudson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
1555 N Mohawk St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Affinity of North Avenue | 0x1TCrn | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
245 W North Ave, Unit 108 | 245 W North Ave | Studio ,0.5BA | $2.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town, Chicago, IL
Ranked #39
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Old Town Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
81 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Town?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town is under $2,035.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town is 1555 N Mohawk St which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Old Town costs $6,223.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town?
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 50 regular apartments in Old Town that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Town?
Cheap apartments in Old Town have an average cost of $743 which is $5,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town.
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