Cheap Homes for Rent in the Depaul Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,350 (44 Rentals)

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property at 838 W Wolfram St

$1,595

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$1,595
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838 W Wolfram St, Unit 310

838 W Wolfram St
ChicagoIL60657
property at 2915 N Mildred

$1,625 - $1,795

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$1,625 - $1,795
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2915 N Mildred

ChicagoIL60657

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property at 2850 N Mildred Ave

$1,795

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$1,795
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$1,795

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2850 N Mildred Ave, Unit 1

2850 N Mildred Ave
ChicagoIL60657
property at 2907 N Mildred

$1,895

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$1,895
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$1,895

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2907 N Mildred, Unit 1C

2907 N Mildred
ChicagoIL60657

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property at 2901 N Hoyne Ave

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2901 N Hoyne Ave, Unit G

2901 N Hoyne Ave
ChicagoIL60618

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property at 2240 W Palmer St

$2,195

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$2,195
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2240 W Palmer St, Unit 1r

2240 W Palmer St
ChicagoIL60647
property at 2057 W Dickens Ave

$2,195

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$2,195
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2057 W Dickens Ave, Unit 1N

2057 W Dickens Ave
ChicagoIL60647

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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 828 W. Fullerton priced from $1,545. Triangle Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,958. Here are the most affordable Depaul apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
828 W. FullertonStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Triangle SquareS1Studio,1BA$1,958
1841 N HermitageONE BEDROOM W/DEN1BR,1BA$1,982

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Depaul, IL

As of August 23, 2026 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 1320 W Diversey Pky Model at 1320 W Diversey Pky, Unit 3 starting at $5,000 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Lakeview 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
1320 W Diversey Pky, Unit 31320 W Diversey Pky3BR,2BA$2.29
1324 W Diversey Pky, Unit 31324 W Diversey Pky3BR,2BA$2.43
1437 W Oakdale Ave, Unit 21437 W Oakdale Ave3BR,2BA$2.25
2440 N Ashland Ave, Unit 22440 N Ashland Ave3BR,2BA$2.13
2432 N Ashland Ave, Unit F22432 N Ashland Ave3BR,2BA$2.28
1925 W Armitage Ave3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$2.45
1904 W Wabansia Ave, Unit 11904 W Wabansia Ave2BR,1BA$1.78
2944 N Seeley Ave, Unit #32944 N Seeley Ave2BR,1BA$2.33
915 W Oakdale Ave, Unit F1915 W Oakdale AveStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Depaul

What type of rentals are currently available in Depaul?

There are currently 879 Apartments for Rent in Depaul, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $13,380. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Depaul ranging from $1,350 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Depaul?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Depaul ranges from $1,350 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,728.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Depaul?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Depaul range from $2,700 to $13,380, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $9,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,650.

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