Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auburn Gresham Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Auburn Gresham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Auburn Gresham Studio Apartments | $833 | $575 | $1,050 |
Auburn Gresham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $750 | $2,739 |
Auburn Gresham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $1,200 | $4,669 |
Auburn Gresham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $1,400 | $1,950 |
Auburn Gresham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $1,450 | $1,750 |
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Cheapest Available Auburn Gresham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Auburn Gresham area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1155 W 83rd St priced from $650. 6246 S. King Dr. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Auburn Gresham apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1155 W 83rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
6246 S. King Dr. | Two rm Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
808 W 76th St | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $750 |
7812 S Emerald Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Winchester Suites | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn Gresham, IL
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auburn Gresham area is the $1.03 price per square foot 8016 S Paulina St Model at 8016 S Paulina St, Unit 3 in the in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Auburn Gresham apartment is the 8010 S Marshfield Ave Model at 8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auburn Gresham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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8016 S Paulina St, Unit 3 | 8016 S Paulina St | 4BR,1BA | $1.03 |
8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 2 | 8010 S Marshfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
8017 S Vernon Ave | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1475 W 77th St, Unit 1A | 1475 W 77th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
1511 W 82nd St | 1511 W 82nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
8311 S Racine Ave | 8311 S Racine Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Southland Village | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Winchester Suites | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
6246 S. King Dr. | Two rm Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
808 W 76th St | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auburn Gresham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Auburn Gresham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Auburn Gresham is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn Gresham?
The cheapest apartment in Auburn Gresham is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Auburn Gresham costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Auburn Gresham?
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 3 regular apartments in Auburn Gresham 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 Auburn Gresham?
Cheap apartments in Auburn Gresham have an average cost of $290 which is $1,410 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn Gresham.
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