Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Calumet Heights Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (73 Rentals)

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7935 S Dante Ave, Unit #1
$1,100
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$1,100
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7935 S Dante Ave, Unit #1

7935 S Dante AveChicago, IL 60619
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8946 S Exchange Ave, Unit 1
$1,600
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

8946 S Exchange Ave, Unit 1

8946 S Exchange AveChicago, IL 60617
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1121-1123 E 82nd St
Studio Apartments

1121-1123 E 82nd St

1121-1123 E 82nd StChicago, 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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7941 S Marquette
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7941 S Marquette

7941 S Marquette AveChicago, IL 60617
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7900 S Essex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7900 S Essex

7900-7910 S Essex AveChicago, IL 60617
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7845 S Colfax
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7845 S Colfax

7845 S Colfax AveChicago, IL 60649

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1643-1653 E 85th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

1643-1653 E 85th Pl

1643-1653 E 85th PlChicago, IL 60617
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3030 E. 79th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

3030 E. 79th Street

3026-3030 E 79th StChicago, IL 60649
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9001 S Commercial
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9001 S Commercial

9001 S Commercial AveChicago, IL 60617
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8001 S Muskegon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8001 S Muskegon Ave

8001 S Muskegon AveChicago, IL 60617
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7953-7959 S Dobson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7953-7959 S Dobson Ave

7953-7959 S Dobson AveChicago, IL 60619
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7850 S Constance
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7850 S Constance

7850 S Constance AveChicago, IL 60649
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7925 S Phillips
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7925 S Phillips

7923 S Phillips AveChicago, IL 60617
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1133 E 82nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133 E 82nd St

1133 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619
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2922 E 90th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2922 E 90th St

2922 E 90th StChicago, IL 60617
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1108 E 82nd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1108 E 82nd

1108-1118 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619

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7846 S Saginaw Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7846 S Saginaw Ave

7846 S Saginaw AveChicago, IL 60649
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2838 E 91st
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2838 E 91st

2838 E 91st StChicago, IL 60617
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7914 S Kingston
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7914 S Kingston

7914 S Kingston AveChicago, IL 60617
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7903 S Luella Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Luella Ave

7903 S Luella AveChicago, IL 60617
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2710 E 83rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2710 E 83rd St

2710 E 83rd StChicago, IL 60617
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7948 S Greenwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

7948 S Greenwood

7948 S Greenwood AveChicago, IL 60619
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7901 S Dobson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7901 S Dobson Ave

7901-7911 S Dobson AveChicago, IL 60619
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7901 S Paxton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7901 S Paxton

7901 S Paxton AveChicago, IL 60617
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8514 S Crandon
1 Bedroom Apartments

8514 S Crandon

8514 S Crandon AveChicago, IL 60617
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7956 S Burnham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7956 S Burnham

7956 S Burnham AveChicago, IL 60617

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Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Calumet Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Calumet Heights area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 9001 S Commercial Ave priced from $760. South Shore Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Calumet Heights apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9001 S Commercial AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$760
South Shore ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$780
7923 S Phillips AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$785
8702 S Escanaba Ave2Front2BR,1BA$850
7941 S Marquette Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$860
8100 S Essex1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$900
South Chicago Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$950
South Shore Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$955
2710 E 83rd St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$970
7948 S Greenwood Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calumet Heights, IL

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calumet Heights area is the $1.04 price per square foot 8028 S Phillips Ave Model at 8028 S Phillips Ave, Unit 3F in the in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Calumet Heights apartment is the 8428 S Escanaba Ave Model at 8428 S Escanaba Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,440 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the South Chicago neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Calumet Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8028 S Phillips Ave, Unit 3F8028 S Phillips Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.04
8428 S Escanaba Ave, Unit 18428 S Escanaba Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
9006 S Escanaba Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.02
8954 S Commercial Ave4 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment4BR,2BA$1.37
LUELLA2/12BR,1BA$1.09
7935 S Dante Ave, Unit #17935 S Dante Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
8141 S Kingston Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.54
8702 S Escanaba Ave2Front2BR,1BA$1.21
South Chicago Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.46
7941 S Marquette Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.43

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Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL

Ranked #143

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calumet Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Calumet Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Calumet Heights Apartment is $860 at 7941 S Marquette Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Calumet Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Calumet Heights is starting from $850 at 8702 S Escanaba Ave.

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