
Low Income Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,300 (38 Rentals)


Belmont Tower Apartments

Lincoln Park Plaza

Sheridan Plaza - 4607 N Sheridan Rd

6 Corners Lofts

The Sutherland

2101 Michigan
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3622 S State St

Westhaven Park Station

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

6849-6875 S Crandon Ave

Hyde Park West

5326 N Winthrop Ave

Park Apartments
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Academy at Drexel

Lake Grove Village

Parkway Apartments

Bryn Mawr Belle Shore

Boxelder Court
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Southland Village

Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

Residences at Arlington Heights

Burbank Manor Apartments

Colonial Court Apartments

Willow Hill Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

Meadow View 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 | $1,868 | $575 | $8,000 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $788 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,847 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,258 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $14,641 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,835.
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 607 sq ft.
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