Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cragin Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (23 Rentals)

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3148 N Linder Ave, Unit 2
$1,100
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Studio Apartment Available Aug 1

3148 N Linder Ave, Unit 2

3148 N Linder AveChicago, IL 60641
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property at 3151 N Long Ave

$1,250 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

3151 N Long Ave

ChicagoIL60641

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4956 W Belden Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4956 W Belden Ave

4956 W Belden AveChicago, IL 60639
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4854-4856 W Deming Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

4854-4856 W Deming Pl

4854-4856 W Deming PlChicago, IL 60639
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2735-2739 N Laramie Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2735-2739 N Laramie Ave

2735-2739 N Laramie AveChicago, IL 60639
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4844-4850 W Wrightwood Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4844-4850 W Wrightwood Ave

4844-4850 W Wrightwood AveChicago, IL 60639
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2610 N Laramie
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2610 N Laramie

2610-2618 N Laramie AveChicago, IL 60639
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cragin, IL

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cragin area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2954 N Keating Ave Model at 2954 N Keating Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Cragin neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Cragin apartment is the 5021 W Belden St Model at 5021 W Belden St, Unit 2W starting at $2,100 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Cragin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cragin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2954 N Keating Ave, Unit #22954 N Keating Ave3BR,1BA$1.25
5021 W Belden St, Unit 2W5021 W Belden St3BR,1BA$1.40
2349 N Lorel Ave, Unit 3R2349 N Lorel Ave1BR,1BA$2.21

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Cragin, Chicago, IL

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