
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL from $400 (2,554 Rentals)
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5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

1903 S Blue Island Ave

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

5748 Blackstone By 3L Living

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Lakeside 6241

618 S Racine Ave, Unit 104

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

7106 S Ridgeland Ave

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

1458 W Cortez St

4114 W Washington Blvd

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Blue Station

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 2 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

6441 S Kenwood Ave

6751 S Jeffery Blvd

South Shore Beach Apartments

Washington Plaza

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

The Townhouse Apartments

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

7051 S Bennett Ave

The Sovereign

Ginger Ridge Apartments

1122 N 32nd Ave

The Max Apartments

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

7345 S South Shore Dr
Cook County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cook County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cook County Studio Apartments | $2,138 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Cook County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Cook County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Cook County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,859 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Cook County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,325 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
Cook County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,609 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
Cook County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,795 | $4,795 | $4,795 |
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Cheapest Available Cook County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cook County, IL is a Studio unit found at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living in the Hyde Park neighborhood priced from $600. 1155 W 83rd St in the Englewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cook County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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5445 Ingleside By 3L Living | Large Co-Living Single Room | Studio,1BA | $600 |
1155 W 83rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living | _5540 - Single - West | Studio,1BA | $699 |
5748 Blackstone By 3L Living | No Kitchenette with Shared Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $699 |
6238-44 S Western Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
808 W 76th St | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $735 |
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
6246 S. King Dr. | Two rm Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
7850 S Constance Ave | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cook County area is the $0.48 price per square foot 3134 W Carroll Ave Model at 3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value Cook County apartment is the 4343 N Spaulding Ave Model at 4343 N Spaulding Ave, Unit #2 starting at $2,150 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Albany Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cook County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2 | 3134 W Carroll Ave | 6BR,2BA | $0.48 |
4343 N Spaulding Ave, Unit #2 | 4343 N Spaulding Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.22 |
2048 N California Ave, Unit # 01R | 2048 N California Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
1229 W Barry Ave, Unit George | 1229 W Barry Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.43 |
2919 N Racine Ave, Unit 1stfl | 2919 N Racine Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.40 |
7837 S Peoria St, Unit 1 | 7837 S Peoria St | 4BR,3BA | $0.66 |
7222 S Ridgeway Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 7222 S Ridgeway Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.41 |
8518 S Bennett Ave, Unit 3 | 8518 S Bennett Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.43 |
5536 W 63rd Plz, Unit 1 | 5536 W 63rd Plz | 1BR,1BA | $0.63 |
7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 7809 South Marshfield #1 | 7809 S Marshfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cook County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cook County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cook County is under $760.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cook County?
The cheapest apartment in Cook County is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Cook County costs $4,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cook County?
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 288 regular apartments in Cook County 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 Cook County?
Cheap apartments in Cook County have an average cost of $310 which is $4,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cook County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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