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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 $750. Olympic Village Apartments in the Indian Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chicago Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$1,050
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,199
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chicago Heights area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse W/D Model at Central Park Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Chicago Heights apartment is the 3536 Front St Model at 3536 Front St, Unit 1West starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 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.
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse W/D2BR,1BA$1.21
3536 Front St, Unit 1West3536 Front St1BR,1BA$1.35
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1.52
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
51 W 21st St, Unit 251 W 21st St3BR,1BA$17.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago Heights?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $695 to $4,425. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chicago Heights ranging from $750 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chicago Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chicago Heights ranges from $750 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,028.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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