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

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8742 S Harper Ave, Unit 1
$2,300
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8742 S Harper Ave, Unit 1

8742 S Harper AveChicago, IL 60619
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8249 S Evans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8249 S Evans

8249 S Evans AveChicago, IL 60619
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519 E 94th St
Studio Apartments

519 E 94th St

519 E 94th StChicago, IL 60619
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8339 S Drexel Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8339 S Drexel Ave

8339 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619

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501 E 88th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

501 E 88th Pl

501 E 88th PlChicago, IL 60619
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556 E 88th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

556 E 88th St

556 E 88th StChicago, IL 60619
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8326 S Ellis Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8326 S Ellis Ave

8326 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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8238 S Ellis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8238 S Ellis

8238-8246 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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8345 S Drexel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8345 S Drexel

8345 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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8241 S Ellis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8241 S Ellis

8241-8249 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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8308 S Ingleside Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8308 S Ingleside Ave

8308 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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1536 E. 83rd Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1536 E. 83rd Place

1536 E 83rd PlChicago, IL 60619
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963 E 84th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

963 E 84th St

963 E 84th StChicago, IL 60619
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8640 S Ingleside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8640 S Ingleside

8640 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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8312 S Ingleside
1 Bedroom Apartments

8312 S Ingleside

8312 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619

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8236 S Maryland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8236 S Maryland

8236-8244 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60619
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8255 S Maryland
1 Bedroom Apartments

8255 S Maryland

8255-8259 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60619
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Chatham Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chatham Apartments

8253-8259 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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8440 S Drexel Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8440 S Drexel Ave

8440 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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915 E 83rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 E 83rd St

915 E 83rd StChicago, IL 60619
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84th Place & Ingleside
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

84th Place & Ingleside

954 E 84th PlChicago, IL 60619
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8352 S Ellis Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8352 S Ellis Ave

8352 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$905
8238 S Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$915
8251 S Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$945
8241 S Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$955
8255 S Maryland1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$995
8352 S Ellis Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,010
8855 S Cottage Grove Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,125
Chatham Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Renovation1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8742 S Harper Ave, Unit 18742 S Harper Ave4BR,2.5BA$0.88
8241 S Ellis2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.67
8855 S Cottage Grove Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.73
Chatham Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Renovation1BR,1BA$1.84
8352 S Ellis Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.58
8255 S Maryland1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.59
8251 S Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.58
8238 S Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.59
8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,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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