Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bucktown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (26 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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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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North Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Flats

1821 W North AveChicago, IL 60622
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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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Triangle Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Square

2155 N Elston AveChicago, IL 60614

Cheapest Available Bucktown Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clybourn1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bucktown area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2717 N Wayne Ave Model at 2717 N Wayne Ave, Unit 3N in the in the Bucktown neighborhood starting from $5,150. The second greatest value Bucktown apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 2157 N Damen starting at $3,150 with a $2.63 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.
2717 N Wayne Ave, Unit 3N2717 N Wayne Ave3BR,2BA$2.58
2157 N DamenTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.63
1645 N Bell Ave, Unit Unit 21645 N Bell Ave2BR,1BA$2.17
2320 N Southport Ave2320 N Southport Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
2246 W Armitage Ave, Unit 3F2246 W Armitage Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Clybourn1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.31
1877 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 21877 N Milwaukee AveStudio ,1BA$2.22
1877 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 21877 N Milwaukee AveStudio ,1BA$2.35
2219 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2R2219 N Hoyne Ave1BR,1BA$2.39
2221 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 22221 N Hoyne Ave1BR,1BA$2.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bucktown Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bucktown?

The cheapest apartment in Bucktown is 1824 N Paulina which is listed at $2,089, while the average apartment in Bucktown costs $5,102.

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