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3814 N Clark St
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3814 N Clark St

Chicago, IL 60613
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1223 W Gunnison St
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Chicago, IL 60640
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Uptown, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 4735 Beacon priced from $750. Darlington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4735 BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$750
Darlington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
3834 N SheffieldStudioStudio,1BA$975
4600 BeaconStudio - UpdatedStudio,1BA$995
Wyndham ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S2Studio,1BA$1,047

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, IL

As of February 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown 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 apartment is the 930 W Cuyler Ave Model at 930 W Cuyler Ave, Unit 3 starting at $3,200 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown 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
930 W Cuyler Ave, Unit 3930 W Cuyler Ave2BR,2BA$1.61
4720 N Dover St, Unit 14720 N Dover St4BR,2BA$1.61
1415 W Byron St, Unit M02B1415 W Byron St3BR,1BA$1.69
1455 W Wilson Ave, Unit 21455 W Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
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
3935 N Janssen, Unit W33935 N Janssen2BR,2BA$1.53
917 W Dakin, Unit 104917 W Dakin2BR,2BA$1.77
4036 N Ashland Ave, Unit 24036 N Ashland Ave1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown, Chicago, IL

Ranked #15

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Chicago. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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