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

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1809 S Carpenter St
Studio Apartments

1809 S Carpenter St

1809 S Carpenter StChicago, IL 60608
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1810 S Throop St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1810 S Throop St

1810 S Throop StChicago, IL 60608
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111 S Peoria St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 S Peoria St

111 S Peoria StChicago, IL 60607
Furnished
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1603 S Wood St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1603 S Wood St

1603 S Wood StChicago, IL 60608
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1447 W 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1447 W 17th St

1447 W 17th StChicago, IL 60608
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1413 W Taylor St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1413 W Taylor St

1413 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60607
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1758 W 21st Pl
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1758 W 21st Pl

1758 W 21st PlChicago, IL 60608
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Lexington 90
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington 90

1409 W Lexington StChicago, IL 60607
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1507 W Taylor St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1507 W Taylor St

1507 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60607
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Harris Point Chicago
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Point Chicago

909 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60607
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1429 W Lexington St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1429 W Lexington St

1429 W Lexington StChicago, IL 60607
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1449-1453 W Flournoy St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1449-1453 W Flournoy St

1449-1453 W Flournoy StChicago, IL 60607
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1435 W Lexington St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 W Lexington St

1435 W Lexington StChicago, IL 60607
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1621 S Carpenter St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1621 S Carpenter St

1621 S Carpenter StChicago, IL 60608
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Harris Point Chicago
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Point Chicago

907 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60607
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Harris Point Chicago
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Point Chicago

1500 W Polk StChicago, IL 60607
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Harris Point Chicago
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Point Chicago

720 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60607
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1927 S Racine Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1927 S Racine Ave

1903 S Racine AveChicago, IL 60608
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
768 W. JacksonStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
1912 S Throop St2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,300
The DuncanM-A24 - 100% AMI AROStudio,1BA$1,597
The RosieA6 - ORIStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
903 W 19th St, Unit 3903 W 19th St4BR,1BA$1.39
229 S Racine Ave, Unit 1229 S Racine Ave2BR,2BA$1.87
229 S Racine Ave, Unit 1229 S Racine Ave2BR,2BA$1.87
917 S Laflin St, Unit Garden917 S Laflin St2BR,2BA$1.94
1016 W Cullerton St1016 W Cullerton St2BR,1BA$1.33
1044 W 18th St, Unit 3M1044 W 18th St2BR,1BA$1.73
1615 S Morgan St, Unit 1F1615 S Morgan St1BR,1BA$1.88
1838 S May St, Unit Apt 2F1838 S May St2BR,1BA$1.93
1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House1720 S Clinton St1BR,1BA$2.00
1912 S Throop St2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,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

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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