Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

421-505 Dixie HwyChicago Heights, IL 60411
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Eagle Ridge Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Ridge Apartments

3331-3351 S Commercial AveSouth Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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647-651 Carroll Pky
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

647-651 Carroll Pky

647-651 Carroll PkyGlenwood, IL 60425
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Autumn Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

119 E Sycamore DrPark Forest, IL 60466

Chicago Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chicago Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chicago Heights, IL is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $800. Central Park Apartments & Townhomes in the Lincoln Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chicago Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,199
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1,201

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chicago Heights area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3536 Front St Model at 3536 Front St, Unit 2East in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Chicago Heights apartment is the 56 W 25th St Model at 56 W 25th St, Unit Back starting at $1,650 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Indian Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chicago Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3536 Front St, Unit 2East3536 Front St1BR,1BA$1.20
56 W 25th St, Unit Back56 W 25th St2BR,1BA$1.89
21746 Jeffrey Avenue2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.49
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$1.89
21837 Jeffrey2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.87
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.66
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78
51 W 21st St, Unit 251 W 21st St3BR,1BA$17.00

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Getting Around Chicago Heights, IL

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chicago Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chicago Heights is at Crest Apartments listed at $800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Heights Apartment is $875 at Crest Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago Heights is starting from $1,305 at 21746 Jeffrey Avenue.

What is the most affordable Chicago Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chicago Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Olympic Village Apartments and starts from $1,640.

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