Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chatham Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (119 Rentals)

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8120 S Ellis Ave, Unit 2
$1,325
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8120 S Ellis Ave, Unit 2

8120 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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935-941 E 81st St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

935-941 E 81st St

935-941 E 81st StChicago, IL 60619
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Ingleside Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ingleside Building

8101-8125 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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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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741-53 E 79th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

741-53 E 79th St

741-753 E 79th StChicago, IL 60619
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8051-8053 S King Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8051-8053 S King Dr

8051-8053 S King DrChicago, IL 60619
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7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.

7945-7955 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

7948-7958 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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7908 S Prairie Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7908 S Prairie Ave

7908 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60619
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7451 S Vernon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7451 S Vernon Ave

7451 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60619
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8232 S Drexel Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8232 S Drexel Ave

8232 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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7903 S Rhodes Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Rhodes Ave

7903 S Rhodes AveChicago, IL 60619
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319 E 79th
1 Bedroom Apartments

319 E 79th

319-325 E 79th StChicago, 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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7903 S Eberhart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Eberhart

7903 S Eberhart AveChicago, IL 60619
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8001 S Ellis
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8001 S Ellis

8001-8009 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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7903 S Evans
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Evans

7903 S Evans AveChicago, IL 60619
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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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7949 S St Lawrence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7949 S St Lawrence

7949 S Saint Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60619

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400 E 81st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 E 81st St

400 E 81st StChicago, 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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8208 S Drexel
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8208 S Drexel

8208-8210 S DrexelChicago, IL 60619
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8042 S Ellis Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8042 S Ellis Ave

8034-8042 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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7800 S Michigan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7800 S Michigan

7800-7804 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60619
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8342 S Ellis Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8342 S Ellis Ave

8342 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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7916 S Drexel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7916 S Drexel

7916-7920 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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Cheapest Available Chatham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chatham area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 84th Place & Ingleside priced from $850. 8640 S Ingleside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Chatham apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
84th Place & Ingleside1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
8640 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$880
1108 E 82nd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$890
7917 S Drexel1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$895
8051 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$895
963 E 84th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
8152 S Evans1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$915
8155 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$935
8222 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$935
8241 S Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chatham, IL

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chatham area is the $0.84 price per square foot 7942 S Lafayette Ave Model at 7942 S Lafayette Ave, Unit The South Side Estate in the in the Chatham neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Chatham apartment is the 8040 S Evans Ave Model at 8040 S Evans Ave, Unit 1st floor starting at $1,500 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Chatham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chatham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7942 S Lafayette Ave, Unit The South Side Estate7942 S Lafayette Ave3BR,1BA$0.84
8040 S Evans Ave, Unit 1st floor8040 S Evans Ave3BR,1BA$1.11
8014 S Maryland2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.14
7949 S Ellis2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.23
84th Place & Ingleside1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.13
8236 S Maryland1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.34
8222 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.34
8051 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.38
8152 S Evans1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.41
1108 E 82nd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.42

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chatham Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chatham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chatham Apartment is $850 at 84th Place & Ingleside.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chatham is starting from $980 at 7949 S Ellis.

What is the most affordable Chatham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chatham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 963 E 84th St and starts from $1,275.

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