Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bucktown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (32 Rentals)

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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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1157 W. Diversey
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1157 W. Diversey

1157-1159 W Diversey PkyChicago, 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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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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Triangle Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Square

2155 N Elston AveChicago, IL 60614

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Cheapest Available Bucktown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lathrop1 Bedroom X 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bucktown area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2416 W North Ave Model at 2416 W North Ave, Unit 4W in the in the Bucktown neighborhood starting from $2,685. The second greatest value Bucktown apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH Model at 2404-14 W Cortland starting at $3,415 with a $2.13 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.
2416 W North Ave, Unit 4W2416 W North Ave1BR,1BA$1.34
2404-14 W Cortland2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.13
2116 W Concord Pl, Unit A02C2116 W Concord Pl2BR,1BA$1.56
2026 W McLean Ave, Unit 32026 W McLean Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
2130 W Concord Pl, Unit G2130 W Concord Pl3BR,2BA$1.92
2031 W Moffat St, Unit 22031 W Moffat St1BR,1BA$1.91
2031 Moffat W St, Unit 22031 Moffat W St1BR,1BA$2.10
1813 W Armitage Ave, Unit Garden1813 W Armitage Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.00
1646 N Western Ave, Unit B1646 N Western Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
1472 W Webster Ave, Unit 1R1472 W Webster AveStudio ,1BA$2.10

Getting Around the Bucktown Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $1,815 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 $2,147 at 2346 W McLean.

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