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3123 W 55th St

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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 September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Archer Heights area is the $0.63 price per square foot 3728 W 57th Plz Model at 3728 W 57th Plz, Unit 2 in the in the West Elsdon neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Archer Heights apartment is the 4640 South Avers Avenue Model at 4640 South Avers Avenue, Unit 2F starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the West Elsdon 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.
3728 W 57th Plz, Unit 23728 W 57th Plz3BR,1BA$0.63
4640 South Avers Avenue, Unit 2F4640 South Avers Avenue3BR,1BA$1.54
5912 S Archer Ave, Unit 35912 S Archer Ave3BR,2BA$1.75
2855 W Pershing Rd, Unit 22855 W Pershing Rd2BR,1BA$1.36
4343 S Spaulding Ave, Unit 2nd unit4343 S Spaulding Ave2BR,2BA$1.85
Park Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 60%2BR,1BA$1.60
3149 W 42nd Pl, Unit 1st floor3149 W 42nd Pl2BR,1BA$1.33
4023 S Francisco Ave, Unit 14023 S Francisco Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
3938 S Talman Ave, Unit 2nd floor3938 S Talman Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
2843 S Kildare Ave, Unit Upper Unit2843 S Kildare Ave1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Archer Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Archer Heights?

There are currently 218 Apartments for Rent in Archer Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $885 to $2,200. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Archer Heights ranging from $1,200 to $3,300.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Archer Heights ranges from $1,200 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,914.

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