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2542 E 78th St

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Avalon Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avalon Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avalon Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community priced from $700. South Shore Beach Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Avalon Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$700
South Shore Beach ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
The Townhouse ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
6751 S Jeffery BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$855
1108 E 82nd St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$875
7925 S Phillips1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$880
Chatham Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
7612 S Kingston2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining2BR,1BA$930
7800 S Michigan AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avalon Park, IL

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avalon Park area is the $0.43 price per square foot 8518 S Bennett Ave Model at 8518 S Bennett Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Avalon Park neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Avalon Park apartment is the 6736 S Chappel Ave Model at 6736 S Chappel Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,400 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the South Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avalon Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8518 S Bennett Ave, Unit 38518 S Bennett Ave3BR,1BA$0.43
6736 S Chappel Ave, Unit 36736 S Chappel Ave3BR,2BA$1.11
8927 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor8927 S Blackstone Ave4BR,2BA$1.21
7431 S Chappel Ave, Unit 37431 S Chappel Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.13
6630 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 16630 S Ingleside Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
8046 S Maryland Ave, Unit Private Room8046 S Maryland Ave1BR,1BA$0.60
7843 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #27843 S Ridgeland Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
7824 S Greenwood Ave, Unit G7824 S Greenwood Ave4BR,2BA$1.04
8440-42 S Drexel Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.20
7612 S Kingston2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining2BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avalon Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Avalon Park?

There are currently 1675 Apartments for Rent in Avalon Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,459. There are also 139 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Avalon Park ranging from $800 to $4,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Avalon Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Avalon Park ranges from $800 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,712.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Avalon Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Avalon Park range from $1,350 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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