Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bucktown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $895 (64 Rentals)

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property at 2057 W Dickens Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

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2057 W Dickens Ave, Unit 1N

2057 W Dickens Ave
ChicagoIL60647
property at 2240 W Palmer St

$2,195

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$2,195

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2240 W Palmer St, Unit 1r

2240 W Palmer St
ChicagoIL60647

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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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2031 W Moffat St, Unit 3
$2,395
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2031 W Moffat St, Unit 3

2031 W Moffat StChicago, IL 60647
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Mclean 2021 W
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mclean 2021 W

2021 W McLean AveChicago, IL 60647

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Triangle Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Square

2155 N Elston AveChicago, IL 60614
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1157 W. Diversey
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1157 W. Diversey

1157-1159 W Diversey PkyChicago, IL 60614
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Southport Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southport Lofts

2061 N Southport AveChicago, IL 60614
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1255 W Belden
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1255 W Belden

1255 W BELDENChicago, IL 60614
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1215 W. Diversey
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1215 W. Diversey

1213-1229 W Diversey PkyChicago, IL 60614
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2772 N Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2772 N Lincoln Ave

2772 N Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60614
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1845 N Honore St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1845 N Honore St

1845 N Honore StChicago, IL 60622
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Charleston 2054 W
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Charleston 2054 W

2054 W Charleston StChicago, IL 60647
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Clybourn Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clybourn Manor

2235 N Clybourn AveChicago, IL 60614
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Trailhead
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trailhead

1744 N Western AveChicago, IL 60647
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2540 N. Racine
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2540 N. Racine

2540-2542 N Racine AveChicago, IL 60614
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1841 N Hermitage
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1841 N Hermitage

1841 N Hermitage AveChicago, IL 60622
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1821 N Hermitage Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1821 N Hermitage Ave

1821 N Hermitage AveChicago, IL 60622
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Cheapest Available Bucktown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bucktown area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Triangle Square priced from $1,958. 1841 N Hermitage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,979. Here are the most affordable Bucktown apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Triangle SquareS1Studio,1BA$1,958
1841 N HermitageONE BEDROOM W/DEN1BR,1BA$1,979
Lathrop1 Bedroom X 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,050
1633 N Honore St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL

As of August 22, 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 1324 W Diversey Pky Model at 1324 W Diversey Pky, Unit 3 starting at $5,300 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Lakeview 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
1324 W Diversey Pky, Unit 31324 W Diversey Pky3BR,2BA$2.43
2404-14 W Cortland2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.23
2440 N Ashland Ave, Unit 22440 N Ashland Ave3BR,2BA$2.13
2432 N Ashland Ave, Unit F22432 N Ashland Ave3BR,2BA$2.28
2724 N Magnolia Ave, Unit g2724 N Magnolia Ave3BR,1BA$2.42
2724 N Magnolia Ave, Unit G04C2724 N Magnolia Ave3BR,1BA$2.42
1925 W Armitage Ave3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$2.45
1635 N Ashland Ave, Unit G1635 N Ashland Ave3BR,1BA$2.45
1904 W Wabansia Ave, Unit 11904 W Wabansia Ave2BR,1BA$1.78

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 $1,979 at 1841 N Hermitage.

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 $2,575 at Lathrop.

What is the most affordable Bucktown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bucktown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1925 W Armitage Ave and starts from $2,700.

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