
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodlawn Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (26 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Woodlawn area of Chicago.


5748 Blackstone By 3L Living

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

6441 S Kenwood Ave

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6216 S Dorchester Ave

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Woodlawn - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Chicago
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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Woodlawn, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Woodlawn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Woodlawn Studio Apartments | $1,337 | $669 | $5,265 |
Woodlawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $1,113 | $8,505 |
Woodlawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
Woodlawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,470 | $10,000+ |
Woodlawn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $1,750 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Woodlawn Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Woodlawn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodlawn area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living priced from $669. 5748 Blackstone By 3L Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $684. Here are the most affordable Woodlawn apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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5445 Ingleside By 3L Living | Large Co-Living Single Room | Studio,1BA | $669 |
5748 Blackstone By 3L Living | No Kitchenette with Shared Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $684 |
5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living | _5540 - Single - North | Studio,1BA | $715 |
5401 Cornell by 3L Living | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $969 |
Plaisance Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
The Flamingo Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,109 |
Oglesby Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,126 |
Museum Walk Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S6 | Studio,1BA | $1,158 |
Keystone Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
The Del Prado | delp-0bT20 | Studio,1BA | $1,620 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodlawn, IL
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Woodlawn area is the $2.31 price per square foot 1358-4bA Model at 1358 E. 58th Street in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $4,695. The second greatest value Woodlawn apartment is the 6630 S Ingleside Ave Model at 6630 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodlawn apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1358 E. 58th Street | 1358-4bA | 4BR,2BA | $2.31 |
6630 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1 | 6630 S Ingleside Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
6526 S Maryland Ave, Unit 1 | 6526 S Maryland Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
6435 S Kenwood Ave | 6435 S Kenwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.46 |
5715-5725 S. Kimbark Avenue | 5715-2bB | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Keystone Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Oglesby Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
5401 Cornell by 3L Living | Renovated Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
5748 Blackstone By 3L Living | Shared Kitchenette & Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
5445 Ingleside By 3L Living | Large Co-Living Single Room | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWoodlawn, Chicago, IL
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Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL
Carnegie Elementary School
Hyde Park Academy High School
Wadsworth PreK-8th STEM School
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Getting Around the Woodlawn Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
71 / 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 Woodlawn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Woodlawn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodlawn is under $1,620.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodlawn?
The cheapest apartment in Woodlawn is Oglesby Towers Apartments which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Woodlawn costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodlawn?
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 12 regular apartments in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn?
Cheap apartments in Woodlawn have an average cost of $875 which is $3,625 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodlawn.
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