Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $400 (133 Rentals)

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Explore the Best Cheap Apartments in Uptown area of Chicago for Renters Looking for a Great Deal on Lower Cost Rent for the Area.

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1223 W Gunnison St
$9003 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 31

1223 W Gunnison St

Chicago, IL 60640
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3814 N Clark St
$9253 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

3814 N Clark St

Chicago, IL 60613
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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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663 W Grace St
$1,250Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

663 W Grace St

Chicago, IL 60613
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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 Darlington Apartments priced from $900. 4735 Beacon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Darlington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
4735 BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$975
Sheridan Park LLCStudio in UptownStudio,1BA$995
4600 BeaconStudio - UpdatedStudio,1BA$995
The EdisonStudio | 1 bath - EFFRStudio,1BA$1,048

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, IL

As of January 04, 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 4720 N Dover St Model at 4720 N Dover St, Unit 1 starting at $2,900 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Uptown Chicago 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
4720 N Dover St, Unit 14720 N Dover St4BR,2BA$1.61
910 W Belle Plaine Ave, Unit 2910 W Belle Plaine Ave2BR,2BA$1.66
1415 W Byron St, Unit M02B1415 W Byron St3BR,1BA$1.69
3935 N Janssen, Unit W33935 N Janssen2BR,2BA$1.60
1450 W Byron St, Unit #1448-21450 W Byron St2BR,1BA$1.66
1401 W Warner Ave, Unit 1A1401 W Warner Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
4036 N Ashland Ave, Unit 24036 N Ashland Ave1BR,1BA$1.71
1425 W Wilson Ave, Unit 2R1425 W Wilson Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
656 W Grace St, Unit 655212656 W Grace St1BR,1.5BA$1.72

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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 Darlington Apartments listed at $900.

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 $1,420 at Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+.

What is the most affordable Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3900 N Sheridan Rd and starts from $2,000.

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