Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Calumet Heights Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (13 Rentals)

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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 Apartments

1536 E. 83rd Place

1536 E 83rd PlChicago, IL 60619
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7941 S Marquette
Studio Apartments

7941 S Marquette

7941 S Marquette 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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7900 S Essex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7900 S Essex

7900-7910 S Essex AveChicago, IL 60617
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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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1133 E 82nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133 E 82nd St

1133 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619

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 1 Bed unit found at 1931 E 71st St priced from $880. 7948 S Greenwood Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Calumet Heights apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1931 E 71st St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$880
7948 S Greenwood AveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$910
2710 E 83rd Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$975
Chatham Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
8004 S Eberhart Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calumet Heights, IL

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calumet Heights area is the $0.43 price per square foot 8518 S Bennett Ave Model at 8518 S Bennett Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Avalon Park neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Calumet Heights apartment is the 8927 S Blackstone Ave Model at 8927 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,600 with a $1.37 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.
8518 S Bennett Ave, Unit 38518 S Bennett Ave3BR,1BA$0.43
8927 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor8927 S Blackstone Ave4BR,2BA$1.37
7825 S Cregier Ave, Unit 2 Floor7825 S Cregier Ave3BR,1BA$1.24
8152 S Merrill Ave, Unit 28152 S Merrill Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
8924 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 18924 S Blackstone Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
8915 S Exchange Ave, Unit 38915 S Exchange Ave4BR,1BA$1.07
7843 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #27843 S Ridgeland Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
8819 S Escanaba Ave, Unit 28819 S Escanaba Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
8017 S Vernon Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.33
8144 S Brandon Ave, Unit 28144 S Brandon Ave2BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL

Ranked #153

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Calumet Heights Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $880 at 1931 E 71st St.

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 $1,400 at 7000 S Cregier Ave.

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