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1809 S Carpenter St
Studio Apartments

1809 S Carpenter St

1809 S Carpenter StChicago, IL 60608
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1810 S Throop St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1810 S Throop St

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

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2800 S Union AveChicago, IL 60616
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1912 S Throop St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1912 S Throop St

1912 S Throop StChicago, IL 60608
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1603 S Wood St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1603 S Wood St

1603 S Wood StChicago, IL 60608
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1659 W 21st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1659 W 21st St

1659 W 21st 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 $1,255. 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 2184BR,4BA$1,255
Bishop Street LoftsTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,1BA$1,800
Aspire ResidencesAsp_1b_031BR,1BA$1,995
3030 S Princeton2F3BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pilsen, IL

As of May 14, 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 Model at 1447 W 17th St starting at $3,200 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.
1034 W 20th Pl, Unit 31034 W 20th Pl2BR,1.5BA$1.50
1447 W 17th St34BR,2BA$2.00
1338 W Cullerton St3 bd 2 ba3BR,2BA$2.29
1752 W 18th Pl3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$2.29
2023 S Throop St, Unit 1W2023 S Throop St2BR,2BA$2.14
814 W 18th St, Unit 3M814 W 18th St2BR,1BA$2.15
Bishop Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
1854 W 21st Pl, Unit 41854 W 21st Pl2BR,1BA$2.22
1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House1720 S Clinton St1BR,1BA$2.00
2721 S Crowell St, Unit 1R2721 S Crowell St2BR,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pilsen, Chicago, IL

Ranked #151

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 $2,100.

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 $697 which is $3,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pilsen.

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