Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington Heights Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (14 Rentals)

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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
222 E 109th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
11214-18 S Indiana2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
8004 S Eberhart Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, IL

As of April 25, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington Heights?

There are currently 302 Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,650. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington Heights ranging from $1,075 to $4,455.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washington Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington Heights ranges from $1,075 to $4,455 with an average monthly rent of $1,887.

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