Cheap Homes for Rent in Portage Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7251-7259 LawrencestudioStudio,1BA$900
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Fullerton2/1.02BR,1BA$1,341
3749 W Grace St1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,350
4747 N Ronald StGB1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage Park, IL

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage Park area is the $1.61 price per square foot 5754 W Montrose Ave Model at 5754 W Montrose Ave, Unit A2 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Portage Park apartment is the 3514 N Cicero Ave Model at 3514 N Cicero Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Portage Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portage Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5754 W Montrose Ave, Unit A25754 W Montrose Ave3BR,1BA$1.61
3514 N Cicero Ave, Unit 13514 N Cicero Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
4036 N Austin Ave, Unit 14036 N Austin Ave3BR,1BA$1.83
5353 W Newport Ave, Unit 2nd floor5353 W Newport Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
5128 W Henderson St, Unit 15128 W Henderson StStudio ,2BA$2.00
5310 W Pensacola Ave, Unit Garden5310 W Pensacola Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
3544 N Meade Ave, Unit 1st floor3544 N Meade Ave1BR,1BA$1.41
3749 W Grace St1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.80
4828 W Addison St, Unit GF4828 W Addison St1BR,1BA$1.87
Fullerton2/1.02BR,1BA$1.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Portage Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Portage Park?

There are currently 174 Apartments for Rent in Portage Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,250. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portage Park ranging from $1,250 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portage Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portage Park ranges from $1,250 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,240.

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