Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Archer Heights Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (34 Rentals)

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4355 S Sawyer Ave
$995
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4355 S Sawyer Ave

4355 S Sawyer AveChicago, IL 60632
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4511 S Washtenaw Ave
$1,250 - $1,650
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$1,250 - $1,650

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$1,250 - $1,650
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

4511 S Washtenaw Ave

4511 S Washtenaw AveChicago, IL 60632
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5347 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 2
$1,300
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$1,300

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5347 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 2

5347 S Fairfield AveChicago, IL 60632
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4616 S Spaulding Ave, Unit #2
$1,350
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4616 S Spaulding Ave, Unit #2

4616 S Spaulding AveChicago, IL 60632
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4824 S Lotus Ave, Unit G
$1,400
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4824 S Lotus Ave, Unit G

4824 S Lotus AveChicago, IL 60638
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5454 S Laramie Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5454 S Laramie Ave

5454 S Laramie AveChicago, IL 60638
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Cicero Senior Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cicero Senior Lofts

4835 S Cicero AveChicago, IL 60632
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El San Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

El San Arms

5614-5628 Archer AveChicago, IL 60638
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The Talman Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Talman Building

2615-2621 W 61st StChicago, IL 60629
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5853-5859 S Troy St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5853-5859 S Troy St

5853-5859 S Troy StChicago, IL 60629
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4253 S Whipple St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4253 S Whipple St

4253 S Whipple StChicago, IL 60632

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5500 W 55th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5500 W 55th St

5500 W 55th StChicago, IL 60638
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Archer Heights, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Archer Heights Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place ApartmentsOner Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Archer Heights, IL

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Archer Heights area is the $1.15 price per square foot 4450 S Homan Ave Model at 4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Brighton Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Archer Heights apartment is the 6100 S Kildare Ave Model at 6100 S Kildare Ave, Unit #unit1 starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the West Lawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Archer Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 14450 S Homan Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
6100 S Kildare Ave, Unit #unit16100 S Kildare Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
5347 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 25347 S Fairfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.30
3913 W 47th St, Unit 3913 W 47th Street 1S3913 W 47th St2BR,1BA$1.45
Park Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 60%2BR,1BA$1.60
4355 S Sawyer Ave4355 S Sawyer Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
4824 S Lotus Ave, Unit G4824 S Lotus Ave2BR,1BA$1.87
4408 S Kilpatrick Ave, Unit Garden Appt4408 S Kilpatrick Ave1BR,1BA$1.19
4165 S Archer Ave, Unit 2034165 S Archer Ave1BR,1BA$1.92
2843 S Kildare Ave, Unit Attic, Separate Unit2843 S Kildare Ave1BR,1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Archer Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Archer Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Archer Heights Apartment is $1,005 at Park Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Archer Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Archer Heights is starting from $1,200 at Park Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Archer Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Archer Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Apartments and starts from $1,390.

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