Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pilsen Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (30 Rentals)

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1809 S Carpenter St
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1809 S Carpenter St

1809 S Carpenter StChicago, IL 60608
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1810 S Throop St
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1810 S Throop St

1810 S Throop StChicago, IL 60608
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Bridgeport
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeport

2800 S Union AveChicago, IL 60616
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1603 S Wood St
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1603 S Wood St

1603 S Wood StChicago, IL 60608
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1447 W 17th St
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1447 W 17th St

1447 W 17th StChicago, IL 60608
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Pilsen, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pilsen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pilsen area of Chicago, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at Mccormick Coliving priced from $1,108. Addams Coliving has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Pilsen apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mccormick ColivingPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath (D)4BR,3BA$1,108
Addams ColivingUnit 2074BR,4BA$1,250
1912 S Throop St2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,300
Bishop Street LoftsTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pilsen, IL

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pilsen area is the $1.44 price per square foot 1025 W 20th Plz Model at 1025 W 20th Plz, Unit 1 in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Pilsen apartment is the 1115 W 18th Pl Model at 1115 W 18th Pl, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pilsen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1025 W 20th Plz, Unit 11025 W 20th Plz4BR,2BA$1.44
1115 W 18th Pl, Unit 11115 W 18th Pl2BR,1BA$2.00
1142 W 17th St, Unit 1F1142 W 17th St2BR,2BA$2.08
2943 S Canal St, Unit 22943 S Canal St1BR,1BA$1.50
Bishop Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
1834 S Blue Island Ave, Unit 31834 S Blue Island Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
1901 S Allport St, Unit 2F1901 S Allport St2BR,1BA$1.88
1838 S May St, Unit Apt 2F1838 S May St2BR,1BA$1.93
1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House1720 S Clinton St1BR,1BA$2.00
1912 S Throop St2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pilsen, Chicago, IL

Ranked #147

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Pilsen Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Pilsen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pilsen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pilsen is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pilsen?

The cheapest apartment in Pilsen is Bishop Street Lofts which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Pilsen costs $4,545.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pilsen?

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 33 regular apartments in Pilsen 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 Pilsen?

Cheap apartments in Pilsen have an average cost of $832 which is $3,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pilsen.

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