Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglas Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (24 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Douglas area of Chicago.

property at 4021 S Ellis Ave

$1,250 - $4,000

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1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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4021 S Ellis Ave

ChicagoIL60653
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220 W 33rd St, Unit 2
$1,400
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

220 W 33rd St, Unit 2

220 W 33rd StChicago, IL 60616
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property at 262 W 26th St

$1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

262 W 26th St

ChicagoIL60616
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McCormick CoLiving
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McCormick CoLiving

2401 S State StChicago, IL 60616
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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
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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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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 $1,194. 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$1,194
Lake Grove Village1B1BR,1BA$1,218
Prairie CoLivingPrivate bedroom with en-suite bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Eden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,584

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas, IL

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas area is the $1.98 price per square foot Market Rate Apartments - 2 Bedroom Model at Park Boulevard 2B in the in the Douglas neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Douglas apartment is the 240 W 24th St Model at 240 W 24th St, Unit 1R starting at $1,590 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Near South Side 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.
Park Boulevard 2BMarket Rate Apartments - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98
240 W 24th St, Unit 1R240 W 24th St3BR,1BA$1.59
4010 S Calumet Ave, Unit 1D4010 S Calumet Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
Park Boulevard 3B1 Bedroom - M1BR,1BA$2.30
Eden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56
Lake Grove Village1A1BR,1BA$1.97
Lake Meadows Apartmentslakem6-0b1b_bStudio ,1BA$2.80
Prairie ShoresClassic StudioStudio ,1BA$2.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Douglas, Chicago, IL

Ranked #79

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

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2.5
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 $1,160 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 $1,435 at Lake Meadows Apartments.

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 $1,955.

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