
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bucktown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (30 Rentals)
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1819 W Cortland St, Unit CH1

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1721 N Artesian Ave

1914 N Wood St

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1721 N Artesian Ave, Unit Unit 1B

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3916 N Pine Grove Ave

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2219 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2R
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2221 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2

1320 W Schubert Ave

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2447 N Clybourn Ave

2061 N Southport Ave

2022 W Shakespeare Ave

2349 W Fullerton Ave

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave
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Mclean 2021 W

2032 N Winchester Ave

1555-1557 W Diversey Pky

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1157 W. Diversey

2065 N. Hoyne Ave.

1255 W Belden
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1781 W Altgeld St

1215 W. Diversey

2772 N Lincoln Ave

1845 N Honore St

Charleston 2054 W

Clybourn Manor

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bucktown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucktown Studio Apartments | $1,793 | $1,250 | $2,200 |
| Bucktown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,595 | $3,150 |
| Bucktown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $1,600 | $7,839 |
| Bucktown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,233 | $2,200 | $7,978 |
| Bucktown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,962 | $3,200 | $6,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop | 1 Bedroom X 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bucktown area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2059 N Clifton Ave Model at 2059 N Clifton Ave, Unit 1F in the in the Bucktown neighborhood starting from $4,975. The second greatest value Bucktown apartment is the 2416 W North Ave Model at 2416 W North Ave, Unit 3R starting at $3,685 with a $1.84 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2059 N Clifton Ave, Unit 1F | 2059 N Clifton Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 2416 W North Ave, Unit 3R | 2416 W North Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| 1636 N Western Ave, Unit 2 | 1636 N Western Ave | 4BR,4BA | $2.18 |
| Bucktown Station | BUCK 2 BED B | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 2116 W Concord Pl, Unit A02C | 2116 W Concord Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 1813 W Armitage Ave, Unit Garden | 1813 W Armitage Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| 2031 W Moffat St, Unit 2 | 2031 W Moffat St | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Lathrop | 1 Bedroom X 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 1721 N Artesian Ave, Unit Unit 1B | 1721 N Artesian Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 1721 N Artesian Ave | 1721 N Artesian Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bucktown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bucktown?
The cheapest apartment in Bucktown is Lathrop which is listed at $2,015, while the average apartment in Bucktown costs $4,975.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bucktown?
Cheap apartments in Bucktown have an average cost of $126 which is $4,849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bucktown.
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