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

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Cheap Apartments in the Woodlawn area of Chicago.

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6700 S Merrill Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6700 S Merrill Ave

6700 S Merrill AveChicago, IL 60649
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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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6516 S University
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6516 S University

6516 S University AveChicago, IL 60637
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Blackstone Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Blackstone Court

5724-5734 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60637
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6650 S Drexel
2 Bedroom Apartments

6650 S Drexel

6650-6658 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60637
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Island Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Island Terrace

6430 S Stony Island AveChicago, IL 60637
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Jackson Park Terrace
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Park Terrace

6040 S Harper AveChicago, IL 60637
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Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Park Station Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Station Lofts

6300 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

Woodlawn, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5445 Ingleside By 3L LivingLarge Co-Living Single RoomStudio,1BA$669
5748 Blackstone By 3L LivingNo Kitchenette with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$684
5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living_5540 - Single - NorthStudio,1BA$715
5401 Cornell by 3L LivingRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$969
Plaisance ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,098
The Flamingo ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,109
Oglesby Towers Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,126
Museum Walk ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S6Studio,1BA$1,158
Keystone Place Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1,450
The Del Pradodelp-0bT20Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1358 E. 58th Street1358-4bA4BR,2BA$2.31
6630 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 16630 S Ingleside Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
6526 S Maryland Ave, Unit 16526 S Maryland Ave3BR,2BA$1.53
6435 S Kenwood Ave6435 S Kenwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.46
5715-5725 S. Kimbark Avenue5715-2bB2BR,1BA$2.80
Keystone Place Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.37
Oglesby Towers Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A31BR,1BA$1.75
5401 Cornell by 3L LivingRenovated StudioStudio ,1BA$2.55
5748 Blackstone By 3L LivingShared Kitchenette & BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.41
5445 Ingleside By 3L LivingLarge Co-Living Single RoomStudio ,1BA$2.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Ranked #77

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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