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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. 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chicago Heights area is the $1.60 price per square foot The Maple Model at Olympic Village Apartments in the in the Indian Hill neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Chicago Heights apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath A Renovated Model at Westbridge Apartments starting at $1,370 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Lincoln Station 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.
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.60
Westbridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A Renovated1BR,1BA$1.77
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
Oakwood Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.80
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78
Linden Park ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.92

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What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago Heights?

There are currently 122 Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $2,300. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chicago Heights ranging from $900 to $4,500.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chicago Heights ranges from $900 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,312.

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