Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Chicago, IL from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Karcher Artspace Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Karcher Artspace Lofts

405 Washington StWaukegan, IL 60085
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Forest View Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest View Manor

1912 10TH StWaukegan, IL 60085
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Little Fort Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Little Fort Apartments

520 N Genesee StWaukegan, IL 60085
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Green Valley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Valley Apartments

4200 Greenleaf CtPark City, IL 60085
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Pioneer Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Park

750-754 N Pioneer RdWaukegan, IL 60085
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North Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Chicago Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Beechwood at the Preserve in the North Center neighborhood priced from $1,065. Heritage Green in the North Waukegan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
10 N Sheridan Rd.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Chicago, IL and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Chicago area is the $1.53 price per square foot 1BR/1BA Model at Heritage Green in the in the North Waukegan neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value North Chicago apartment is the Mallard Model at Landings at Amhurst Lake starting at $1,634 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Landings at Amhurst LakeMallard1BR,1BA$2.35
10 N Sheridan Rd.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61

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Getting Around North Chicago, IL

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45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Chicago Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Chicago Apartment is $1,065 at Beechwood at the Preserve.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Chicago is starting from $1,250 at Beechwood at the Preserve.

What is the most affordable North Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,600.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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