
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pilsen Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (35 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3.5 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3.5 bath Home

839 W Village Ct, Unit A

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 4 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

264 W 26th St

2721 S Crowell St, Unit 1R

1901 S Allport St, Unit 1R

1846 W 18th St

1846 W 18th St
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1503 W 19th St

3201 S Morgan St, Unit 3R

1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House

1447 W 17th St

3012 S Canal St, Unit 1
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Pilsen, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pilsen?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pilsen Studio Apartments | $2,893 | $1,100 | $5,983 |
Pilsen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,521 | $650 | $8,469 |
Pilsen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,780 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
Pilsen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,578 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Pilsen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $875 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,255. Here are the most affordable Pilsen apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mccormick Coliving | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath (D) | 4BR,3BA | $1,108 |
Addams Coliving | Unit 218 | 4BR,4BA | $1,255 |
Bishop Street Lofts | Two Bedroom Loft | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Aspire Residences | Asp_1b_03 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
3030 S Princeton | 2F | 3BR,1BA | $2,100 |
MILA | SA | Studio,1BA | $2,106 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pilsen, IL
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pilsen area is the $1.50 price per square foot 1034 W 20th Pl Model at 1034 W 20th Pl, Unit 3 in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Pilsen apartment is the 3 bd 2 ba Model at 1338 W Cullerton St starting at $3,500 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Near West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pilsen apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1034 W 20th Pl, Unit 3 | 1034 W 20th Pl | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
1338 W Cullerton St | 3 bd 2 ba | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
2023 S Throop St, Unit 1W | 2023 S Throop St | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
814 W 18th St, Unit 3M | 814 W 18th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Bishop Street Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
3030 S Princeton | 2F | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
1854 W 21st Pl, Unit 4 | 1854 W 21st Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
1638 W 18th Pl, Unit 1R | 1638 W 18th Pl | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.61 |
1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House | 1720 S Clinton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
2721 S Crowell St, Unit 1R | 2721 S Crowell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePilsen, Chicago, IL
Ranked #137
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $2,106.
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 $4,495.
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 21 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 $708 which is $3,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pilsen.
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