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

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Chatelaine Apartments
Studio Apartments

Chatelaine Apartments

4911 N Winthrop AveChicago, IL 60640
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Belle Plaine Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Plaine Apartments

820 W Belle Plaine AveChicago, IL 60613
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Wilson Apartments
Studio Apartments

Wilson Apartments

4554 N Malden StChicago, IL 60640
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4735-4737 N Malden St
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4735-4737 N Malden St

4735-4737 N Malden StChicago, IL 60640
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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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Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Chicago area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 4735 Beacon priced from $995. The Edison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,048. Here are the most affordable Uptown Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4735 BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$995
The EdisonStudio | 1 bath - EFFRStudio,1BA$1,048
Onyx on SheridanStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,075
Wyndham ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,144
The WinnieA17- 60% AMI AROStudio,1BA$1,147
The Onyx on CarmenStudio Apartment - UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,150
4241 Kenmore ApartmentsStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Chicago, IL

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Chicago area is the $1.25 price per square foot 4625 N Dover St Model at 4625 N Dover St, Unit G in the in the Uptown Chicago neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Uptown Chicago apartment is the 910 W Gunnison St Model at 910 W Gunnison St, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Uptown Chicago neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4625 N Dover St, Unit G4625 N Dover St2BR,2BA$1.25
910 W Gunnison St, Unit 2910 W Gunnison St2BR,2BA$1.46
1455 W Wilson Ave, Unit 21455 W Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
1354 W Carmen Ave, Unit G1354 W Carmen Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.63
1001 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 1001-11001 W Sunnyside Ave2BR,2BA$1.79
1441 W Warner Ave, Unit M07B1441 W Warner Ave2BR,1BA$1.79
4326 N Kenmore Ave4/14BR,1BA$1.82
4711 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #G44711 N Winthrop Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
4657 N Malden St, Unit M06B4657 N Malden St1BR,1BA$1.89
4850 N Magnolia Ave, Unit #1W4850 N Magnolia Ave1BR,1BA$1.89

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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
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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 a cheap apartment in Uptown Chicago?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Chicago is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Chicago?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Chicago is Issel Building which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Uptown Chicago costs $3,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Chicago?

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 1 regular apartments in Uptown Chicago 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 Uptown Chicago?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Chicago have an average cost of $102 which is $3,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Chicago.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.