Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (27 Rentals)
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Washington Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Washington Park Studio Apartments | $1,080 | $575 | $1,462 |
Washington Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $900 | $5,400 |
Washington Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,988 | $1,025 | $6,782 |
Washington Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,377 | $1,100 | $7,844 |
Washington Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Washington Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Washington Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 6246 S. King Dr. priced from $750. Chatham Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Washington Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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6246 S. King Dr. | Two rm Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Chatham Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Park Apartments | Two Bedroom 50% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
4721 S. Ellis Avenue | ells0bC | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
801-05 E Drexel Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
5854 S Michigan Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Southland Village | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,290 |
1363-67 E. 53rd St. | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,290 |
Hyde Park West | Studio 450 | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
6101 S Langley | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, IL
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Park area is the $1.29 price per square foot 5823 S Wabash Ave Floor 3 Model at 5823 S Wabash Ave Floor 3, Unit 2 in the in the Washington Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Washington Park apartment is the 6116 S Evans Ave Model at 6116 S Evans Ave, Unit Terrace Level starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Washington Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5823 S Wabash Ave Floor 3, Unit 2 | 5823 S Wabash Ave Floor 3 | 4BR,1BA | $1.29 |
6116 S Evans Ave, Unit Terrace Level | 6116 S Evans Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
5644 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1 | 5644 S Prairie Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
6211 S Michigan Ave, Unit 3S | 6211 S Michigan Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
Southland Village | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Park Apartments | Two Bedroom 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
5854 S Michigan Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
6101 S Langley | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Chatham Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
6246 S. King Dr. | Two rm Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
Getting Around the Washington Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
70 / 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 Washington Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Park is under $1,415.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Park?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Park is Chatham Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Washington Park costs $2,545.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Park?
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 10 regular apartments in Washington Park 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 Washington Park?
Cheap apartments in Washington Park have an average cost of $328 which is $2,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Park.
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