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2916 W 64th St

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Hometown, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hometown Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9517-9521 Minnick AveUnit 52BR,2BA$1,800
7806-7812 S Troy2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hometown, IL and Nearby

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hometown area is the $1.77 price per square foot 9443 S 55th Ct Model at 9443 S 55th Ct, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Oak Lawn neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Hometown apartment is the Unit 5 Model at 9517-9521 Minnick Ave starting at $1,800 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hometown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9443 S 55th Ct, Unit 19443 S 55th Ct2BR,1BA$1.77
9517-9521 Minnick AveUnit 52BR,2BA$2.03
Furnished Studio-Chicago - MidwayFurnished Studio-Chicago - MidwayStudio ,1BA$8.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hometown

What type of rentals are currently available in Hometown?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Hometown, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $2,621. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hometown ranging from $1,025 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hometown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hometown ranges from $1,025 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,275.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.