Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglas Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (34 Rentals)

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property at 445 W 37th St

$1,900 - $2,150

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

445 W 37th St

ChicagoIL60609

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Park Boulevard 3B
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Boulevard 3B

41 W 36th StChicago, IL 60609
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McCormick CoLiving
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McCormick CoLiving

2401 S State StChicago, IL 60616
Corporate Housing
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The Pershing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pershing

3845 S State StChicago, IL 60609
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Lake Park Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Manor

3601-3645 S Lake Park AveChicago, IL 60653
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Oakwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

427-439 E Oakwood BlvdChicago, IL 60653
property at 321 W 24th St

$1,375 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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321 W 24th St

ChicagoIL60616
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3622 S State St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3622 S State St

3622 S State StChicago, IL 60609
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Pershing Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pershing Place

624 E Pershing RdChicago, IL 60653
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3030 S Princeton
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3030 S Princeton

3030 S Princeton AveChicago, IL 60616
  • Utilities Included

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Douglas, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Douglas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Douglas area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Lake Meadows Apartments priced from $1,015. Prairie Shores has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,133. Here are the most affordable Douglas apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake Meadows Apartmentslakem2-0b1aStudio,1BA$1,015
Prairie ShoresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,133
Lake Grove Village1B1BR,1BA$1,218
Prairie CoLivingPrivate bedroom with en-suite bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Eden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,560
Woodland Park By The LakeThe Lakeshore2BR,2BA$1,975
Park Boulevard 2BMarket Rate Apartments - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,100
3610 S Ellis Ave3S3BR,2BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas, IL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3935 S Wells St Model at 3935 S Wells St, Unit 1 in the in the Douglas neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Douglas apartment is the 3935 S Wells St Model at 3935 S Wells St, Unit 1 starting at $4,800 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Douglas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3935 S Wells St, Unit 13935 S Wells St4BR,4BA$1.67
3935 S Wells St, Unit 13935 S Wells St4BR,4BA$1.60
3935 S Wells St, Unit 13935 S Wells St4BR,4BA$1.60
3935 S Wells St, Unit 13935 S Wells St4BR,4BA$1.60
3610 S Ellis Ave3S3BR,2BA$1.72
Woodland Park By The LakeThe Harbor2BR,2BA$1.95
Park Boulevard 2BMarket Rate Apartments - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98
260 W 24th Pl, Unit BR260 W 24th Pl2BR,1BA$1.61
Lake Grove Village1A1BR,1BA$1.97
Eden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Douglas, Chicago, IL

Ranked #71

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglas Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Douglas?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Douglas is at Lake Meadows Apartments listed at $1,015.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Douglas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Douglas Apartment is $1,175 at Lake Meadows Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Douglas Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Douglas is starting from $1,451 at Lake Grove Village.

What is the most affordable Douglas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Douglas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eden Commons and starts from $1,798.

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