Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (8 Rentals)

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11000 S Michigan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11000 S Michigan Ave

11000 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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9218 S. Bishop
1 Bedroom Apartments

9218 S. Bishop

9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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10901 S Vernon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10901 S Vernon

10901-10911 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628

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Washington Heights, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Heights area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1155 W 83rd St priced from $650. 11111 S Vernon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$650
11111 S Vernon1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$940
Chatham Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, IL

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $1.69 price per square foot 8918 S Hermitage Ave Model at 8918 S Hermitage Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Beverly neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the 9021 S Justine St Model at 9021 S Justine St, Unit 9021 S. Justine 1S starting at $1,475 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Beverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8918 S Hermitage Ave, Unit 18918 S Hermitage Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.69
9021 S Justine St, Unit 9021 S. Justine 1S9021 S Justine St2BR,1BA$1.13
9011 S Laflin St, Unit 1st Floor9011 S Laflin St3BR,1BA$1.23
8017 S Vernon Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.33
915 W 95th St, Unit 2e915 W 95th St2BR,1BA$1.33
222 E 109th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
11214-18 S Indiana2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.57
Chatham Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
8004 S Eberhart Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.15
11111 S Vernon1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington Heights, Chicago, IL

Ranked #132

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Washington Heights Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Heights Apartment is $750 at 1155 W 83rd St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington Heights is starting from $1,100 at 11214-18 S Indiana.

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