
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bellwood, IL from $600 (46 Rentals)
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Bellwood Gateway

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2037 S 15th Ave, Unit 1N

1213 34th Ave

2012 S 5th Ave, Unit Maywood

Forest Glen Apartments

1971 N 19th Ave, Unit 7

Total Monthly Price
1712 N 35th Ave, Unit 2

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Terrace Apartments

1450 N 1st Ave

1921 S 17th Ave

1123 N 33rd Ave

2036 S 13th Ave

1937 S 17th Ave

Broadview Apartments

812 S 19th Ave
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2110 S 5th Ave

Broadview Apartments

1530 N 1st Ave

15Warren Luxury Apartments

1410 N 1st Ave

2115 S 4th

1010 S 2nd

636 S 13th Ave

2109 S 5th Ave
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Oak Ridge Convalescent Home

1510 N 1st Ave

7640 Wilcox St

Baldwin Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

8910 Grand Ave

926 Dunlop Ave

29 N Hillside Ave

7740 Harvard St
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410 School St

837 Lathrop Ave

Maywood Apartments

404 School

404 S 4th

7432 Washington St

412 School St

1030 Dunlop Ave

1430 N Rohde Ave
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7840 W North Ave
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 | $1,382 | $1,000 | $1,795 |
| Cheap Bellwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $1,500 | $3,448 |
| Cheap Bellwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Bellwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellwood, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1010 S 2nd in the Downtown Maywood neighborhood priced from $1,260. 404 School in the Downtown Maywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellwood apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1010 S 2nd | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| 404 School | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,565 |
| 404 S 4th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 2BR,1BA | $1,630 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Bellwood Gateway | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| The BlueStem | A | 2BR,2BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellwood, IL
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bellwood area is the $1.71 price per square foot A Model at The BlueStem in the in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Bellwood apartment is the 1712 N 35th Ave Model at 1712 N 35th Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the West Cook 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 | $1.71 |
| 1712 N 35th Ave, Unit 2 | 1712 N 35th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 1718 W Lake St, Unit Unit 201 | 1718 W Lake St | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 817 N 23rd Ave, Unit Apt 5 | 817 N 23rd Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 404 S 4th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 404 School | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Bellwood Gateway | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 2037 S 15th Ave, Unit 1N | 2037 S 15th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 1010 S 2nd | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bellwood is starting from $1,565 at 404 School.
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