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property at 321 W 24th St

$1,375 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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321 W 24th St

ChicagoIL60616

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property at 4332 S Hermitage Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4332 S Hermitage Ave

ChicagoIL60609

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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 4 Beds unit found at Coleman Place At Legends South priced from $170. Lake Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Armour Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coleman Place At Legends SouthThe Wells4BR,2BA$170
Lake Meadows Apartmentslakem2-0b1aStudio,1BA$1,015
4720 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,040
4721 S. Ellis Avenueells0bBStudio,1BA$1,040
Prairie ShoresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,133
Woodlawn Terracewdlw0bDrStudio,1BA$1,170
Lake Grove Village1B1BR,1BA$1,218
Addams ColivingUnit 2074BR,4BA$1,250
Prairie CoLivingPrivate bedroom with en-suite bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Armour Square, IL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Armour Square area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3935 S Wells St Model at 3935 S Wells St, Unit 1 in the in the Douglas neighborhood starting from $5,000. 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$1.67
3935 S Wells St, Unit 13935 S Wells St4BR,4BA$1.60
3935 S Wells St, Unit 13935 S Wells St4BR,4BA$1.60
3935 S Wells St, Unit 13935 S Wells St4BR,4BA$1.60
1901 S May St, Unit 11901 S May St3BR,2.5BA$1.18
1935 S Canalport AveApartment 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$0.93
1822 S Throop St, Unit 2F1822 S Throop St3BR,2BA$1.36
3139 S Parnell Ave, Unit 13139 S Parnell AveStudio ,1BA$1.55
260 W 24th Pl, Unit BR260 W 24th Pl2BR,1BA$1.61
Coleman Place At Legends SouthThe Burnham1BR,1BA$1.20

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Armour Square, Chicago, IL

Ranked #40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Armour Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Armour Square?

There are currently 1274 Apartments for Rent in Armour Square, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,015 to $11,759. There are also 198 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Armour Square ranging from $910 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Armour Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Armour Square ranges from $910 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,934.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Armour Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Armour Square range from $1,550 to $11,759, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $910 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,160.

Expert Rental Resources

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