Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roscoe Village Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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North Wolcott Ave
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North Wolcott Ave

3315 N Wolcott AveChicago, IL 60657
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2637 W George St
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2637 W George StChicago, IL 60618
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Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roscoe Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roscoe Village area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 4241 Kenmore Apartments priced from $1,200. Lathrop has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here are the most affordable Roscoe Village apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4241 Kenmore ApartmentsStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200
LathropStudioStudio,1BA$1,565
927 W. Irving Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roscoe Village, IL

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roscoe Village area is the $1.83 price per square foot 1921 W Oakdale Ave Model at 1921 W Oakdale Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Depaul neighborhood starting from $5,125. The second greatest value Roscoe Village apartment is the 2219 W Wellington Ave Model at 2219 W Wellington Ave, Unit CH starting at $5,350 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Depaul neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roscoe Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1921 W Oakdale Ave, Unit 11921 W Oakdale Ave3BR,3BA$1.83
2219 W Wellington Ave, Unit CH2219 W Wellington Ave4BR,3.5BA$2.14
1800 W Belmont Ave, Unit M09B1800 W Belmont Ave4BR,2BA$1.80
1647 W Irving Park Rd3 Bed/ 2 Bath Simplex3BR,2BA$2.51
2835 N Damen Ave, Unit 1R2835 N Damen Ave3BR,2BA$2.06
2118 W Belmont Ave, Unit 22118 W Belmont Ave3BR,2BA$1.97
2121 W Belmont Ave, Unit 2F2121 W Belmont Ave3BR,2BA$2.50
3520 N Lincoln Ave, Unit M09B3520 N Lincoln Ave2BR,2BA$2.18
1946 W Diversey Pky, Unit M00B1946 W Diversey Pky2BR,1BA$1.90
3239 N Leavitt St, Unit M02B3239 N Leavitt St1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

Ranked #39

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 Roscoe Village Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roscoe Village Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roscoe Village?

The cheapest apartment in Roscoe Village is Lathrop which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Roscoe Village costs $5,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roscoe Village?

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 7 regular apartments in Roscoe Village 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 Roscoe Village?

Cheap apartments in Roscoe Village have an average cost of $317 which is $5,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roscoe Village.

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