
Low Income Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,700 (30 Rentals)


Canvas at Leland Plaza

Lathrop

Keystone Place Apartments

6849-6875 S Crandon Ave

Hyde Park West

Sedgwick Apartments
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5326 N Winthrop Ave

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

Academy at Drexel

Parkway Apartments
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Bryn Mawr Belle Shore

Boxelder Court
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Southland Village

KLEO Art Residences

Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

Residences at Arlington Heights

Burbank Manor Apartments

Berwyn Apartments

Liberty Village

Addison Horizon

Willow Hill Apartments
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Ginger Ridge Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,085 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,186 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,720 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,237 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,772 | $4,795 | $10,000+ |
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83 / 100
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Bike Score®
77 / 100
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Biking is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Low Income Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Chicago is at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community listed at $700.
How much is the average rent for a Low Income Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Chicago is $1,722.
What is the largest Low Income Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 2,010 square feet unit starting from $1,425 at Hyde Park West.
What is the average size for Chicago Low Income Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Low Income rental in Chicago is currently at 573 sq ft.
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