
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calumet Park, IL from $800 (71 Rentals)
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12524 S Wood St, Calumet Park, IL

12507 S Ashland Ave

1121 W 127th ST

Blue Station

12157 S Michigan Ave

Meadow View Apartments

12026 S Union Ave, Unit 12026 S Union Ave

12026 S Union Ave

351 W 120th St
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14047 S Tracy Ave

13905 S Clark

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724 W 138th St, Unit 3

10981 S Church St

10985 S Church St

1251 W 110th Pl

12151 S Western Ave

642 W 123rd St

414 W 144th St
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227 W 112th Pl

12014 S La Salle St, Unit 1

10340 S Walden Pkwy

13426 Old Western Ave

56 W 113th Pl

13701 S Atlantic Ave

14141 S School St

Tracy Court Apartments

Baric Commons

12013 S Eggleston Avenue
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14124 S Atlantic Ave

14026 S School St

12000 S Eggleston Ave

14020 S School

Smith Mobile Home Park

Islander Apartments

11932 S Stewart

Islander Condos

14031 S School

14122 S School St
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11250 S Indiana

14127 S School St

14138 S School St

14101 S Atlantic

Riverdale Apartments

14123 S Tracy

14110 S Atlantic Ave

Somerset Park II

14119 S Tracy

14021 S Tracy
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Calumet Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Calumet Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Calumet Park Studio Apartments | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Cheap Calumet Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $850 | $1,350 |
| Cheap Calumet Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $1,073 | $1,975 |
| Cheap Calumet Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $1,400 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Calumet Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Calumet Park, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 12157 S Michigan Ave in the South Chicago neighborhood priced from $850. 12013 S Eggleston Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calumet Park apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12157 S Michigan Ave | 1 Bedroom Studio | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 12013 S Eggleston Avenue | 1 Bedroom |1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 14031 S School | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Meadow View Apartments | 2 Bedroom small | 2BR,1BA | $1,073 |
| 14101 S Atlantic | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| 14047 S Tracy Ave | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 14119 S Tracy | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| 13905 S Clark | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| 14021 S Tracy | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calumet Park, IL
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calumet Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BD/1BA Model at 14047 S Tracy Ave in the in the College District neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Calumet Park apartment is the 10536 S Claremont Ave Model at 10536 S Claremont Ave, Unit 1-first floor starting at $1,975 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Beverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Calumet Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14047 S Tracy Ave | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 10536 S Claremont Ave, Unit 1-first floor | 10536 S Claremont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 12157 S Michigan Ave | 1 Bedroom Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 724 W 138th St, Unit 3 | 724 W 138th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 14101 S Atlantic | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 14021 S Tracy | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 14119 S Tracy | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 13905 S Clark | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 14031 S School | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Meadow View Apartments | 2 Bedroom small | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calumet Park Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Calumet Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Calumet Park Apartment is $850 at 12157 S Michigan Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Calumet Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Calumet Park is starting from $1,073 at Meadow View Apartments.
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