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9058 N Cumberland Ave, Unit 2

Legacy Crossings

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304 W Touhy Ave

5818 N Elston Ave, Unit BR

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6447 N Newark Ave

Courtyards On The Park

Park Ridge Commons

9612 N Greenwood Ave
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Niles, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Niles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Niles Studio Apartments | $1,937 | $1,110 | $2,823 |
Cheap Niles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $1,200 | $4,475 |
Cheap Niles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $1,500 | $5,260 |
Cheap Niles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $1,900 | $6,096 |
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Cheapest Available Niles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Niles, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtyards On The Park in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood priced from $1,475. Glen Oaks Commons in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,480. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Niles apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Courtyards On The Park | 1x1 Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Glen Oaks Commons | English Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
Legacy Crossings | Holden | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Garden House | 1 Bed F, G, H, and I | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
Lotus Garden | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Park Ridge Commons | EIGHT05 | 1BR,1BA | $1,665 |
The GLEN VIEW | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Niles, IL
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Niles area is the $1.58 price per square foot 5870 N Elston Ave Model at 5870 N Elston Ave, Unit firstfloor in the in the Jefferson Park neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Niles apartment is the 5531 N Linder Ave Model at 5531 N Linder Ave, Unit 1st Flr starting at $1,750 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Niles apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5870 N Elston Ave, Unit firstfloor | 5870 N Elston Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
5531 N Linder Ave, Unit 1st Flr | 5531 N Linder Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
6427 Elm St, Unit 2 | 6427 Elm St | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
5484 W Gettysburg St, Unit 2 | 5484 W Gettysburg St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
6331 W Devon Ave, Unit 2R | 6331 W Devon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
1027 W Touhy Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
5511 W Farragut Ave, Unit 2 | 5511 W Farragut Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Glen Oaks Commons | English Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Lotus Garden | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
9240 N Courtland Dr, Unit 3 | 9240 N Courtland Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Getting Around Niles, IL
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Niles Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Niles?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Niles is at Legacy Crossings listed at $1,500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Niles Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Niles Apartment is $1,475 at Courtyards On The Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Niles Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Niles is starting from $1,774 at Courtyards On The Park.
What is the most affordable Niles Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Niles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve at Glenview and starts from $3,688.
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