Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Calumet Heights Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (20 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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1536 E. 83rd Place

1536 E 83rd PlChicago, IL 60619
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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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1133 E 82nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133 E 82nd St

1133 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619

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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 7941 S Marquette priced from $710. 7953-59 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Calumet Heights apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7941 S MarquetteStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$710
7953-59 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$770
7850 S Constance Ave 1822 E 79th Street Chicago, IL 60649Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$780
7925 S Phillips Chicago, IL 60617Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$785
8702 S Escanaba Ave2Front2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calumet Heights, IL

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calumet Heights area is the $0.71 price per square foot 8855 S Dorchester Ave Model at 8855 S Dorchester Ave, Unit 2ndfloorr in the in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Calumet Heights apartment is the 7926 S Paxton Ave Model at 7926 S Paxton Ave, Unit 2nd Fl starting at $1,400 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the South Shore 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.
8855 S Dorchester Ave, Unit 2ndfloorr8855 S Dorchester Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
7926 S Paxton Ave, Unit 2nd Fl7926 S Paxton Ave4BR,1BA$0.88
8213 S Houston Ave, Unit 2nd Floor8213 S Houston Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
7953 S Essex Ave, Unit Unit 27953 S Essex Ave3BR,1BA$1.03
3002 E 81st St, Unit 23002 E 81st St2BR,1BA$1.00
8220 S Coles Ave, Unit 1R8220 S Coles Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
9011 S Brandon Ave, Unit 39011 S Brandon Ave3BR,1BA$1.25
2900 E 91st St Chicago, IL 606172 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.22
7852 S Colfax Ave, Unit 2017852 S Colfax Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
8702 S Escanaba Ave2Front2BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL

Ranked #131

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 $805 at 7850 S Constance Ave 1822 E 79th Street Chicago, IL 60649.

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.

What is the most affordable Calumet Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Calumet Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 8201-8205 S Kingston Ave 2539-2541 E 82nd Street Chicago, IL 60617 and starts from $1,290.

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