Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smith Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (8 Rentals)

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2800 W Washington Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2800 W Washington Blvd

2800 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60612
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2620 Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Lofts

2620 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60612
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2218 W Chicago Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2218 W Chicago Ave

2218 W Chicago AveChicago, IL 60622
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Smith Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smith Park, IL

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Smith Park area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2740 W Chicago Ave Model at 2740 W Chicago Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West Park neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Smith Park apartment is the 2107 W Huron St Model at 2107 W Huron St, Unit G starting at $2,700 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the West Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smith Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2740 W Chicago Ave, Unit 22740 W Chicago Ave3BR,2BA$2.20
2107 W Huron St, Unit G2107 W Huron St3BR,1BA$1.93
2148 W Chicago Ave, Unit 3F2148 W Chicago Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
44 N Paulina St, Unit 382S44 N Paulina St2BR,2BA$1.80
2136 W Chicago Ave, Unit A07C2136 W Chicago Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
544 N Hermitage Ave, Unit #1544 N Hermitage Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
2138 W Chicago Ave, Unit G02C2138 W Chicago Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
2332-1 W Warren Blvd, Unit 12332-1 W Warren Blvd2BR,1BA$2.17
2206 W Erie St, Unit 2R2206 W Erie St1BR,1BA$2.37
150 N Ashland Ave, Unit FL8-ID1053150 N Ashland Ave1BR,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Smith Park, Chicago, IL

Ranked #74

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 Smith Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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