Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (50 Rentals)
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1816 S Bishop St

1838 S May St, Unit Apt 2F

1615 S Morgan St, Unit 1F

1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House

The Duncan

1323 W 18th St

1653 S Throop St, Unit 2R
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The Rosie

811 S Bishop St

1316 W 18th St, Unit 2S

1270 S Blue Island Ave, Unit 1

907 S Loomis St

Bishop Street Lofts

1708 S Carpenter St, Unit 4

1702 S Morgan St, Unit 2R

Scio at the Medical District

The Jax

1450 W 18th St

1921 W 21st St

Roosevelt Place Senior Apartments
University Village, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Village Studio Apartments | $2,316 | $1,295 | $6,123 |
University Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,162 | $1,350 | $7,294 |
University Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,749 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
University Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,765 | $1,985 | $7,195 |
University Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,175 | $5,050 |
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Cheapest Available University Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Village area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 768 W. Jackson priced from $1,295. 1912 S Throop St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable University Village apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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768 W. Jackson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
1912 S Throop St | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
The Duncan | M-A24 - 100% AMI ARO | Studio,1BA | $1,597 |
The Rosie | A6 - ORI | Studio,1BA | $1,746 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Village, IL
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Village area is the $1.39 price per square foot 903 W 19th St Model at 903 W 19th St, Unit 3 in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value University Village apartment is the 229 S Racine Ave Model at 229 S Racine Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,995 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the West Loop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Village apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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903 W 19th St, Unit 3 | 903 W 19th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.39 |
229 S Racine Ave, Unit 1 | 229 S Racine Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
229 S Racine Ave, Unit 1 | 229 S Racine Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
917 S Laflin St, Unit Garden | 917 S Laflin St | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
1016 W Cullerton St | 1016 W Cullerton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1044 W 18th St, Unit 3M | 1044 W 18th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
1615 S Morgan St, Unit 1F | 1615 S Morgan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
1838 S May St, Unit Apt 2F | 1838 S May St | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House | 1720 S Clinton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
1912 S Throop St | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
Getting Around the University Village Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
69 / 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 University Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Village is under $1,746.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Village?
The cheapest apartment in University Village is Bishop Street Lofts which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in University Village costs $5,525.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University 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 59 regular apartments in University 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 University Village?
Cheap apartments in University Village have an average cost of $566 which is $4,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Village.
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