Cheap Homes for Rent in the Archer Heights Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,100 (9 Rentals)

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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
4658 S Troy St2x12BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Archer Heights, IL

As of July 20, 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 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.
4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 14450 S Homan Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
4640 South Avers Avenue, Unit 2F4640 South Avers Avenue3BR,1BA$1.54
5912 S Archer Ave, Unit 35912 S Archer Ave3BR,2BA$1.75
5708 W Park Ave, Unit 25708 W Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.58
Park Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 60%2BR,1BA$1.60
4355 S Sawyer Ave4355 S Sawyer Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
2901 W 38th St, Unit 2nd floor2901 W 38th St2BR,1BA$1.65
4658 S Troy St2x12BR,1BA$2.14
4616 S Spaulding Ave, Unit #24616 S Spaulding Ave2BR,1BA$1.93
2843 S Kildare Ave, Unit Attic, Separate Unit2843 S Kildare Ave1BR,1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Archer Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Archer Heights?

There are currently 211 Apartments for Rent in Archer Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,300. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Archer Heights ranging from $1,100 to $3,000.

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 $1,100 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,903.

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