Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (49 Rentals)

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3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

3401-3411 N Pulaski AveChicago, IL 60641
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3700 W. Cornelia
2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 W. Cornelia

3700 W CorneliaChicago, IL 60618
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3935 W Diversey
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3935 W Diversey

3935-3945 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60647
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2828 N. Lawndale Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

2828 N. Lawndale Ave.

2828 N Lawndale AveChicago, IL 60618
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2848-50 W.Diversey
2 Bedroom Apartments

2848-50 W.Diversey

2848 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60647
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3221 N California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3221 N California Ave

3221 N California AveChicago, IL 60618
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Avondale, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avondale area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 3935 W Diversey priced from $1,158. 4606 N. Hermitage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3935 W DiverseySTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,158
4606 N. HermitageStudioStudio,1BA$1,160
4241 Kenmore ApartmentsStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, IL

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.97 price per square foot 4 Bed/2.5Bath Duplex Model at 1647 W Irving Park Rd in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the 3023 N Oakley Ave Model at 3023 N Oakley Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,800 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1647 W Irving Park Rd4 Bed/2.5Bath Duplex4BR,2.5BA$1.97
3023 N Oakley Ave, Unit 23023 N Oakley Ave4BR,2BA$1.90
3617 W Belmont Ave, Unit 1stFloorDuplex3617 W Belmont Ave4BR,2BA$1.39
2827 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 12827 N Milwaukee Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
3035 W Addison St, Unit 13035 W Addison St2BR,1BA$1.63
3140 N Kimball Ave, Unit 13140 N Kimball Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
3423 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit Apt 13423 N Ridgeway Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
3656 W George St, Unit M02B3656 W George St2BR,1BA$1.80
3604 W Diversey Ave, Unit G3604 W Diversey Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
1781 W Altgeld St1781 Altgeld1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avondale, Chicago, IL

Ranked #66

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Avondale Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avondale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Avondale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avondale is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is 1781 W Altgeld St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $4,175.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avondale?

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 5 regular apartments in Avondale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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