Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Depaul Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (103 Rentals)

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Depaul, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Depaul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Depaul area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1049 West Oakdale Apartments priced from $1,306. Lathrop has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Depaul apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1049 West Oakdale ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,306
LathropStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
1781 W Altgeld St1781 Altgeld1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Depaul, IL

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Depaul area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2219 W Wellington Ave Model at 2219 W Wellington Ave, Unit CH in the in the Depaul neighborhood starting from $5,350. The second greatest value Depaul apartment is the 2458 N Clybourn Ave Model at 2458 N Clybourn Ave, Unit A01C starting at $3,895 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Bucktown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Depaul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2219 W Wellington Ave, Unit CH2219 W Wellington Ave4BR,3.5BA$2.14
2458 N Clybourn Ave, Unit A01C2458 N Clybourn Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.56
1437 W Oakdale Ave, Unit 21437 W Oakdale Ave3BR,2BA$2.25
2661 N Marshfield Ave, Unit M01B2661 N Marshfield Ave3BR,2BA$1.88
1635 N Ashland Ave, Unit G1635 N Ashland Ave3BR,1BA$1.95
1246 W Diversey Pky, Unit J08P1246 W Diversey Pky1BR,1BA$1.83
1246 W Diversey Pky, Unit 2c1246 W Diversey Pky1BR,1BA$1.83
1246 W Diversey Pky, Unit 21246 W Diversey Pky1BR,1BA$1.83
823 W Webster Ave, Unit 3rd floor823 W Webster Ave3BR,1BA$1.82
1781 W Altgeld St1781 Altgeld1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Depaul, Chicago, IL

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Depaul, Chicago, IL

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Getting Around the Depaul Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Depaul Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Depaul?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Depaul is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Depaul?

The cheapest apartment in Depaul is 1781 W Altgeld St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Depaul costs $6,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Depaul?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Depaul that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Depaul?

Cheap apartments in Depaul have an average cost of $150 which is $6,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Depaul.

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