
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bucktown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bucktown area of Chicago.


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1819 W Cortland St, Unit CH1, Unit CH1

Lathrop

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1505 W Fullerton Ave, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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2219 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

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2221 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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2447 N Clybourn Ave

1539 N Bosworth Ave

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

Mclean 2021 W

2032 N Winchester Ave

1555-1557 W Diversey Pky
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1157 W. Diversey

Southport Lofts

2065 N. Hoyne Ave.

1255 W Belden

1781 W Altgeld St

1215 W. Diversey
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2772 N Lincoln Ave

1845 N Honore St

Charleston 2054 W

Clybourn Manor

Trailhead
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1335 W Wrightwood Ave
Bucktown, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bucktown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucktown Studio Apartments | $1,961 | $1,295 | $2,295 |
| Bucktown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,700 | $3,600 |
| Bucktown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,479 | $1,800 | $9,962 |
| Bucktown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,527 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| Bucktown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,197 | $3,400 | $6,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bucktown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Bucktown Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clybourn | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2717 N Wayne Ave, Unit 3N | 2717 N Wayne Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| 2157 N Damen | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| 1645 N Bell Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 1645 N Bell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 2320 N Southport Ave | 2320 N Southport Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 2246 W Armitage Ave, Unit 3F | 2246 W Armitage Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Clybourn | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 1877 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 2 | 1877 N Milwaukee Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
| 1877 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 2 | 1877 N Milwaukee Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
| 2219 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2R | 2219 N Hoyne Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 2221 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2 | 2221 N Hoyne Ave | 1BR,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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