Cheap Homes for Rent in Armour Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (29 Rentals)

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property at 4021 S Ellis Ave

$1,250 - $4,000

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$1,250 - $4,000

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1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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4021 S Ellis Ave

ChicagoIL60653

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property at 4332 S Hermitage Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4332 S Hermitage Ave

ChicagoIL60609

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property at 1014 W 19th St

$1,600 - $1,750

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 14

1014 W 19th St

ChicagoIL60608

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property at 3212 S Wallace St

$1,750 - $3,500

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 15

3212 S Wallace St

ChicagoIL60616
property at 3324 S May St

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3324 S May St

ChicagoIL60608

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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. 4720 S Drexel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,005. 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
4720 S DrexelStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,005
Lake Meadows Apartmentslakem2-0b1aStudio,1BA$1,015
4721 S. Ellis Avenueells0bBStudio,1BA$1,040
Woodlawn Terracewdtr0baStudio,1BA$1,140
4455 S. Greenwood Avenue4455-0bAStudio,1BA$1,195
Lake Grove Village1B1BR,1BA$1,218

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Armour Square, IL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Armour Square area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1901 S May St Model at 1901 S May St, Unit 1 in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Armour Square apartment is the Apartment 3 Bedroom Model at 1935 S Canalport Ave starting at $1,825 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the South Loop 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.
1901 S May St, Unit 11901 S May St3BR,2.5BA$1.18
1935 S Canalport AveApartment 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$0.93
903 W 35th St, Unit 3903 W 35th St4BR,2BA$1.52
3351 S Union Ave, Unit 13351 S Union Ave3BR,1BA$1.70
2914 S Quinn St, Unit 2nd floor2914 S Quinn St2BR,1BA$1.05
2820 S Short St2820 S Short St2BR,1BA$1.65
240 W 24th St, Unit 1R240 W 24th St3BR,1BA$1.59
Coleman Place At Legends SouthThe Burnham1BR,1BA$1.20
1724 S Ashland Ave, Unit 3L1724 S Ashland AveStudio ,1BA$1.64
4720 S DrexelStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Armour Square, Chicago, IL

Ranked #46

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Armour Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Armour Square?

There are currently 1284 Apartments for Rent in Armour Square, IL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $16,274. There are also 190 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Armour Square ranging from $995 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 $995 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,092.

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 $1,500 to $7,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,010 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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