Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bucktown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (85 Rentals)

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property at 1877 N Milwaukee Ave

$1,795

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$1,795
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1877 N Milwaukee Ave

ChicagoIL60647

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3916 N Pine Grove Ave
$1,795 - $1,895
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$1,795 - $1,895
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

3916 N Pine Grove Ave

3916 N Pine Grove AveChicago, IL 60613
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1535 N Bosworth Ave, Unit 3F
$1,995
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$1,995
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1535 N Bosworth Ave, Unit 3F

1535 N Bosworth AveChicago, IL 60642
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2517 N Ashland Ave, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

2517 N Ashland Ave, Unit 1

2517 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60614
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property at 1656 W Cortland St

$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1656 W Cortland St, Unit 6

1656 W Cortland St
ChicagoIL60622
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2145 N Elston Ave
$2,230 - $3,508
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2145 N Elston Ave

2145 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$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bucktown area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2735 4/3 Model at 2653-2743 N Wayne Ave in the in the Bucktown neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Bucktown apartment is the 2338 N Greenview Ave Model at 2338 N Greenview Ave, Unit 3 starting at $4,000 with a $2.00 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.
2653-2743 N Wayne Ave2735 4/34BR,3BA$2.31
2338 N Greenview Ave, Unit 32338 N Greenview Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
1214 W Wrightwood Ave1214 W Wrightwood Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.47
2116 W Concord Pl, Unit A02C2116 W Concord Pl2BR,1BA$1.56
2320 N Southport Ave2320 N Southport Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
2246 W Armitage Ave, Unit 3F2246 W Armitage Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
1809 W Wabansia Ave, Unit G1809 W Wabansia Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
2424 N Greenview Ave, Unit 1F2424 N Greenview Ave1BR,1BA$2.20
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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bucktown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bucktown Apartment is $1,750 at Lathrop.

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