
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bellwood, IL from $600 (167 Rentals)
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4515 Butterfield Rd

2311 Saint Charles Rd

4010 Monroe St

3122 St. Charles Rd

601-609 24th Ave

612-614 Bellwood Ave

3611 Adams St

731 Bellwood Ave

2201-2203 Saint Charles Rd
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131 50th Ave

441 22nd Ave

3108 Saint Charles Rd

3201-3205 Saint Charles Rd

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135 50th Ave

137 50th Ave

Prairie View Apartments

3819 Warren Ave

620-626 Bellwood Ave
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The BlueStem

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10350 Kipling St, Unit 1E, Unit 1E

1537 Homestead Rd, Unit Topfloor, Unit Topfloor

Baldwin Apartments

1920 S 13th Ave

1912 S 13th Ave

Terrace Apartments

1400 N 24th Ave
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5607 Saint Charles Rd

2318 S 17th Ave

2246 S 17th Ave

171 N 25th Ave

901-903 N 18th Ave

1550 N 1st Ave

1515-1519 N Mannheim Rd

1942 N 17th Ave

5900 Butterfield Rd

10625 W Cermak Rd
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The Maywood Apartments

1959 N 19th Ave

2070 N 17th Ave

2054 N 18th Ave

4310 W North Ave

1419 Lake

2021 N 19th Ave

2056 N 19th Ave

601-611 Lake St

824-826 S 17th Ave
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Bellwood, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bellwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Bellwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Cheap Bellwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $1,500 | $3,444 |
| Cheap Bellwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,900 | $2,260 |
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Cheapest Available Bellwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellwood, IL is a Studio unit found at 1010 S 2nd Ave Maywood, IL 60153 in the Downtown Maywood neighborhood priced from $1,030. 2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellwood apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1010 S 2nd Ave Maywood, IL 60153 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| 2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| 2115 S 4th Ave 2122 and 2125 S 4th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 102 S 17th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| 404 School St Maywood, IL 60153 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The BlueStem | A | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellwood, IL
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bellwood area is the $1.50 price per square foot A Model at The BlueStem in the in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Bellwood apartment is the 1537 Homestead Rd Model at 1537 Homestead Rd, Unit Topfloor starting at $1,950 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bellwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BlueStem | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1537 Homestead Rd, Unit Topfloor | 1537 Homestead Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 404 School St Maywood, IL 60153 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 102 S 17th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
| 1010 S 2nd Ave Maywood, IL 60153 | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
| 2115 S 4th Ave 2122 and 2125 S 4th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
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What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bellwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bellwood is starting from $1,485 at 102 S 17th Ave Maywood, IL 60153.
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