Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $400 (92 Rentals)

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Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

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1223 W Gunnison St
$1,1253 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 3

1223 W Gunnison St

Chicago, IL 60640
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Uptown Chicago

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Chicago by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms. See how it ranks!

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Emerald Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Tower

4541 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60640
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Agatite
Studio Apartments

Agatite

941 W Agatite AveChicago, IL 60640
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4735 Beacon
Studio Apartments

4735 Beacon

4735 N Beacon StChicago, IL 60640
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Magnolia Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

4845-4855 N Magnolia AveChicago, IL 60640
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732 W Bittersweet Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

732 W Bittersweet Pl

732 W Bittersweet PlChicago, IL 60613
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Ravenswood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenswood Apartments

4407-4415 N Greenview AveChicago, IL 60640
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Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois, including Chicago. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Uptown Chicago Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Uptown Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Chicago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Chicago is at 4735 Beacon listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Chicago Apartment is $1,200 at Darlington Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Chicago is starting from $1,785 at Buena Shores.

What is the most affordable Uptown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Buena Shores and starts from $2,055.

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