Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wrightwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (15 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Wrightwood area of Chicago.

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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 |
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Wrightwood Studio Apartments | $1,033 | $650 | $1,350 |
Wrightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,099 | $750 | $1,250 |
Wrightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $1,300 | $1,850 |
Wrightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,500 | $3,099 |
Wrightwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,450 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available Wrightwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wrightwood area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1155 W 83rd St priced from $650. 7754 S Loomis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable Wrightwood apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1155 W 83rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
7754 S Loomis | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,020 |
348 W 74th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
9040 S Bishop St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
6157 S Washtenaw Ave | Two Bedroom 80% | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wrightwood, IL
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wrightwood area is the $0.87 price per square foot 8010 S Marshfield Ave Model at 8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 2 | 8010 S Marshfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
9021 S Justine St, Unit 9021 S. Justine 1S | 9021 S Justine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
9011 S Laflin St, Unit 1st Floor | 9011 S Laflin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
1511 W 82nd St | 1511 W 82nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
8311 S Racine Ave | 8311 S Racine Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
9040 S Bishop St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
6157 S Washtenaw Ave | Two Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
7754 S Loomis | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
348 W 74th St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWrightwood, Chicago, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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?
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- 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 $1,600.
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 $2,125.
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 $175 which is $1,950 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wrightwood.
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