Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL from $600 (38 Rentals)

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Oakwood Apartments
1 to 2 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
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21843 Jeffrey Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21843 Jeffrey Ave

21843 Jeffrey AveSauk Village, IL 60411
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Central Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Park

11 Fir StPark Forest, IL 60466
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21746 Jeffrey
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21746 Jeffrey

21746 S Jeffrey AveSauk Village, IL 60411
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The Hartford
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hartford

2033 Ridge RdHomewood, IL 60430
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2559 Flossmoor Rd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2559 Flossmoor Rd

2559 Flossmoor RdFlossmoor, IL 60422

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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. Oakwood Apartments in the Chateaux 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 Chicago Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Oakwood Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$900
Linden Park ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,110
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhouse1BR,1BA$1,365
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1BA$1,440
Westbridge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL

As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chicago Heights area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated Model at Westbridge Apartments in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Chicago Heights apartment is the The Maple Model at Olympic Village Apartments starting at $1,440 with a $1.60 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.
Westbridge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.63
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.60
2805 Commercial Ave2805 Commercial Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
24 W 37th St, Unit #224 W 37th St2BR,1BA$1.86
Oakwood Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.80
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78
Linden Park ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.92

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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 $900 at Oakwood 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 $1,440 at Olympic Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chicago Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chicago Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakwood Townhomes and starts from $1,825.

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