
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portage Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (8 Rentals)
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Portage Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portage Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Portage Park Studio Apartments | $1,968 | $900 | $7,500 |
Portage Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,275 | $9,250 |
Portage Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $1,395 | $2,000 |
Portage Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $2,000 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Portage Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Portage Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Portage Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 7251-7259 Lawrence priced from $900. 7520 W Grand Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Portage Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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7251-7259 Lawrence | studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
7520 W Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
3749 W Grace St | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage Park, IL
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage 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 Portage Park apartment is the 5754 W Montrose Ave Model at 5754 W Montrose Ave, Unit A2 starting at $2,195 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portage Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fullerton | Comm | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
5754 W Montrose Ave, Unit A2 | 5754 W Montrose Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.61 |
3514 N Cicero Ave, Unit 1 | 3514 N Cicero Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
4036 N Austin Ave, Unit 1 | 4036 N Austin Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
5128 W Henderson St, Unit 1 | 5128 W Henderson St | Studio ,2BA | $1.90 |
5128 W Henderson St, Unit 1 | 5128 W Henderson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
5310 W Pensacola Ave, Unit Garden | 5310 W Pensacola Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
3544 N Meade Ave, Unit 1st floor | 3544 N Meade Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
3749 W Grace St | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
4828 W Addison St, Unit GF | 4828 W Addison St | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Getting Around the Portage Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 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 Portage Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Portage Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Portage Park is under $1,565.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portage Park?
The cheapest apartment in Portage Park is 3749 W Grace St which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Portage Park costs $2,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portage 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 4 regular apartments in Portage Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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