Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chatham Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (118 Rentals)

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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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963 E 84th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

963 E 84th St

963 E 84th StChicago, 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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915 E 83rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 E 83rd St

915 E 83rd StChicago, 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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7949 S St Lawrence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7949 S St Lawrence

7949 S Saint Lawrence AveChicago, 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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Cheapest Available Chatham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chatham area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 7953-59 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619 priced from $770. 8208 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Chatham apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7953-59 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$770
8208 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$785
7929 S State St Chicago, IL 60619Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$860
8000 S Ellis Ave 947-55 E 80th St Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$880
7916 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$880
8051 S Ingleside Ave 934-42 E 81st Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$895
7917-27 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$895
8152 S Evans 714-20 E 82nd Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$910
8238 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$915
8155 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chatham, IL

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chatham area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 8043 S Maryland Ave in the in the Chatham neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Chatham apartment is the Unit 1 Model at 7944 S Ellis Ave starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 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.
8043 S Maryland Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.08
7944 S Ellis AveUnit 13BR,1BA$1.15
7730 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1st floor7730 S Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$1.25
8014 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 606192 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.14
8038 S Maryland Ave, Unit 38038 S Maryland Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
7930-46 S Ingleside Ave Chicago, IL 606192 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.15
8056 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 606192 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$1.27
8148-56 S Ingleside 914-918 E 82nd St Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.33
8222-32 S Ingleside Ave Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.37
8051 S Ingleside Ave 934-42 E 81st Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.38

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 $880 at 7916 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619.

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 $1,015 at 7916 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619.

What is the most affordable Chatham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chatham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7944 S Ellis Ave and starts from $1,500.

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