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

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3811 W 61st St, Unit G, Unit G

3811 W 61st St
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Cheapest Available Archer Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Archer Heights area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Place Apartments priced from $1,005. 4253 S Whipple St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Archer Heights apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place ApartmentsOner Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,005
4253 S Whipple St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
4658 S Troy St2x12BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Archer Heights, IL

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Archer Heights area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Townhouse Model at 3601 w 53rd ST Chicago, IL 60632 in the in the West Elsdon neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Archer Heights apartment is the 5030 S Archer Ave Model at 5030 S Archer Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 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.
3601 w 53rd ST Chicago, IL 606323 Bedroom 3 Bath Townhouse3BR,3BA$1.25
5030 S Archer Ave, Unit 2nd floor5030 S Archer Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
2708 W 37th Plz2708 W 37th Plz2BR,1BA$1.50
3332 W 38th St, Unit BSMT3332 W 38th St1BR,1BA$1.26
Park Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 60%2BR,1BA$1.60
3938 S Talman Ave, Unit 2nd floor3938 S Talman Ave1BR,1BA$1.38
4355 S Sawyer Ave4355 S Sawyer Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
4253 S Whipple St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
6055 S Massasoit Ave, Unit 26055 S Massasoit Ave2BR,1BA$1.94
5254 S Sacramento Ave5254 S Sacramento Ave2BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Archer Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Archer Heights?

There are currently 220 Apartments for Rent in Archer Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,700. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Archer Heights ranging from $1,150 to $3,500.

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 $1,150 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,901.

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