Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Depaul Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (83 Rentals)

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1056 W Lill Ave
$1,745 - $1,775
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$1,745 - $1,775
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Studio Apartment Available Jun 1

1056 W Lill Ave

1056 W Lill AveChicago, IL 60614
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2907 N Mildred
$1,795
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$1,795
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Studio Apartment Available May 1

2907 N Mildred

2907 N MildredChicago, IL 60657
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2127 N Dayton St
$1,795 - $1,910
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2127 N Dayton St

2127 N Dayton StChicago, IL 60614
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3916 N Pine Grove Ave
$1,875 - $2,495
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

3916 N Pine Grove Ave

3916 N Pine Grove AveChicago, IL 60613
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Depaul, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Depaul Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
828 W. FullertonStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Lathrop1 Bedroom X 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Depaul, IL

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Depaul area is the $2.18 price per square foot 1875 N Sheffield Ave Model at 1875 N Sheffield Ave, Unit A in the in the Depaul neighborhood starting from $4,895. The second greatest value Depaul apartment is the 2338 N Greenview Ave Model at 2338 N Greenview Ave, Unit 3 starting at $4,000 with a $2.00 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.
1875 N Sheffield Ave, Unit A1875 N Sheffield Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.18
2338 N Greenview Ave, Unit 32338 N Greenview Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
2116 W Concord Pl, Unit A02C2116 W Concord Pl2BR,1BA$1.56
2326 N Southport Ave2326 N Southport Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
1110 W Wolfram St, Unit G1110 W Wolfram St2BR,1BA$2.35
1813 W Armitage Ave, Unit Garden1813 W Armitage Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.90
2749 N Ashland Ave, Unit 1st flr2749 N Ashland Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
1809 W Wabansia Ave, Unit G1809 W Wabansia Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
2944 N Seeley Ave, Unit #12944 N Seeley Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
2961 N Halsted St, Unit A07C2961 N Halsted St1BR,1BA$2.31

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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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 $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Depaul?

The cheapest apartment in Depaul is Lathrop which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Depaul costs $5,850.

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

Cheap apartments in Depaul have an average cost of $118 which is $5,732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Depaul.

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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