
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burnside Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (33 Rentals)
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Chatham Grove

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8742 S Harper Ave, Unit 1

8249 S Evans

9200 S Cottage Grove Ave

9017-25 S Cottage Grove

519 E 94th St

8339 S Drexel Ave
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501 E 88th Pl

8917 S Cottage Grove Ave

556 E 88th St

8248-8250 S Eberhart Ave

8326 S Ellis Ave

8238 S Ellis

8345 S Drexel

8241 S Ellis
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8855 S Cottage Grove Ave

8851-8853 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

8935 S Dauphin Ave

8308 S Ingleside Ave

1536 E. 83rd Place

963 E 84th St

8640 S Ingleside

8312 S Ingleside
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8901 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

8236 S Maryland

8255 S Maryland

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8440 S Drexel Ave

915 E 83rd St

84th Place & Ingleside

8352 S Ellis Ave
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Burnside, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Burnside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $945 | $1,449 |
| Burnside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $1,250 | $1,563 |
| Burnside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $1,495 | $1,800 |
| Burnside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Burnside Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Burnside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Burnside area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619 priced from $905. 8238 S Ellis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Burnside apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| 8238 S Ellis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| 8251 S Ellis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| 8241 S Ellis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| 8255 S Maryland | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 8352 S Ellis Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| 8855 S Cottage Grove Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Chatham Grove | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burnside, IL
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burnside area is the $0.88 price per square foot 8742 S Harper Ave Model at 8742 S Harper Ave, Unit 1 in the in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Burnside apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 8241 S Ellis starting at $1,170 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Chatham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burnside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8742 S Harper Ave, Unit 1 | 8742 S Harper Ave | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
| 8241 S Ellis | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 8855 S Cottage Grove Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Chatham Grove | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 8352 S Ellis Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 8255 S Maryland | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 8251 S Ellis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 8238 S Ellis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burnside Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Burnside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Burnside Apartment is $905 at 8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Burnside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Burnside is starting from $1,125 at 8855 S Cottage Grove Ave.
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