Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Armour Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (71 Rentals)

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Hyde Park / Kenwood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park / Kenwood

4400-4404 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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Drexel Investments, LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Investments, LLC

4742-4748 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Rosenwald Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosenwald Courts

4600-4602 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60653
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Paul G Stewart Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paul G Stewart Center

400 E 41st StChicago, IL 60653
Senior Living
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1809 S Carpenter St
Studio Apartments

1809 S Carpenter St

1809 S Carpenter StChicago, IL 60608
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1810 S Throop St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1810 S Throop St

1810 S Throop StChicago, IL 60608
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561 W 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

561 W 18th St

561 W 18th StChicago, IL 60616
Student Housing
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4351 S Honore St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4351 S Honore St

4351 S Honore StChicago, IL 60609
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Lake Park Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Manor

3601-3645 S Lake Park AveChicago, IL 60653
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Armour Square, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Armour Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Armour Square area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Prairie Shores priced from $1,014. 4720 S Drexel Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Armour Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie ShoresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,014
4720 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,025
Lake Meadows Apartmentslakem8-0b1bStudio,1BA$1,030
Prairie CoLivingPrivate bedroom with en-suite bathroom1BR,1BA$1,122
McCormick CoLivingEnsuite4BR,3BA$1,147
Woodlawn Terracewdlw0bDrStudio,1BA$1,175
The Pershing1 bed1BR,1BA$1,180
Addams ColivingUnit 3164BR,3BA$1,190
Lake Grove Village1B1BR,1BA$1,218

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Armour Square, IL

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Armour Square area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3935 S Wells St Model at 3935 S Wells St, Unit 1 in the in the Douglas neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Armour Square apartment is the 3935 S Wells St Model at 3935 S Wells St, Unit 1 starting at $4,800 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Douglas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Armour Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3935 S Wells St, Unit 13935 S Wells St4BR,4BA$1.60
3935 S Wells St, Unit 13935 S Wells St4BR,4BA$1.60
2971 S Archer Ave, Unit Comm2971 S Archer Ave6BR,3BA$1.59
1935 S Canalport AveApartment 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$0.93
1822 S Throop St, Unit 1F1822 S Throop St3BR,2.5BA$1.58
1016 W Cullerton St, Unit 1F1016 W Cullerton St2BR,1BA$1.33
1016 W Cullerton St, Unit 1F1016 W Cullerton St2BR,1BA$1.33
3119 S Morgan St, Unit 2N3119 S Morgan St3BR,1BA$1.60
2893 S Archer Ave, Unit 32893 S Archer Ave3BR,1BA$1.46
3153 S May St, Unit 1R3153 S May St2BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Armour Square, Chicago, IL

Ranked #41

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Armour Square Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Armour Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Armour Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Armour Square is under $1,218.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Armour Square?

The cheapest apartment in Armour Square is Prairie CoLiving which is listed at $1,122, while the average apartment in Armour Square costs $17,570.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Armour Square?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 151 regular apartments in Armour Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Armour Square?

Cheap apartments in Armour Square have an average cost of $669 which is $16,901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Armour Square.

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