Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Wrightwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $750 (16 Rentals)
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Wrightwood, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wrightwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Wrightwood Studio Apartments | $895 | $650 | $1,350 |
Wrightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $750 | $1,250 |
Wrightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,050 | $2,200 |
Wrightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $1,125 | $1,650 |
Wrightwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $1,450 | $1,700 |
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Getting Around the Wrightwood Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
55 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Wrightwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wrightwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wrightwood is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wrightwood?
The cheapest apartment in Wrightwood is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Wrightwood costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wrightwood?
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 1 regular apartments in Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood?
Cheap apartments in Wrightwood have an average cost of $204 which is $1,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wrightwood.
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