Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bucktown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (105 Rentals)

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property at 2139 N Oakley Ave

$2,150

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$2,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2139 N Oakley Ave, Unit 1

2139 N Oakley Ave
ChicagoIL60647
property at 2057 W Dickens Ave

$2,195

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$2,195
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2057 W Dickens Ave, Unit 1N

2057 W Dickens Ave
ChicagoIL60647
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1648 N Oakley Ave, Unit #2
$2,300
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$2,300
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

1648 N Oakley Ave, Unit #2

1648 N Oakley AveChicago, IL 60647
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property at 1647 W North Ave

$2,390

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$2,390
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1647 W North Ave, Unit 03

1647 W North Ave
ChicagoIL60622

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2335 W McLean Ave, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

2335 W McLean Ave, Unit 2

2335 W McLean AveChicago, IL 60647
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property at 1877 N Milwaukee Ave

$2,515 - $3,625

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$2,515 - $3,625
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1877 N Milwaukee Ave

ChicagoIL60647

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Cheapest Available Bucktown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bucktown area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lathrop priced from $2,015. Triangle Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,174. Here are the most affordable Bucktown apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lathrop1 Bedroom X 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,015
Triangle SquareS3Studio,1BA$2,174
2014 W McLeanONE BEDROOM PLUS DEN1BR,1BA$2,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bucktown area is the $2.29 price per square foot 1320 W Diversey Pky Model at 1320 W Diversey Pky, Unit 3 in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Bucktown apartment is the 1940 W Diversey Pky Model at 1940 W Diversey Pky, Unit 1W starting at $3,750 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Bucktown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bucktown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1320 W Diversey Pky, Unit 31320 W Diversey Pky3BR,2BA$2.29
1940 W Diversey Pky, Unit 1W1940 W Diversey Pky3BR,2.5BA$1.88
1251 W Belden Ave, Unit 6B1251 W Belden Ave3BR,2BA$2.53
2437 N Ashland Ave, Unit 1F2437 N Ashland Ave3BR,2BA$2.57
1608 N Bosworth Ave, Unit 1F1608 N Bosworth Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.07
2157 N DamenTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.58
2319-2551 N Southport Ave2320 2/12BR,1BA$2.57
2320 N Southport Ave2320 N Southport Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
2255 W Fullerton Ave, Unit 32255 W Fullerton Ave2BR,1BA$2.53
2221 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 22221 N Hoyne Ave1BR,1BA$2.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bucktown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bucktown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bucktown Apartment is $2,015 at Lathrop.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bucktown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bucktown is starting from $2,375 at Lathrop.

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