Cheap Homes for Rent in Dunning Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (56 Rentals)

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Dunning, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dunning Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunning area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 7251-7259 Lawrence priced from $1,150. 7520 W Grand Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Dunning apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7251-7259 LawrenceNo Vacancy1BR,1BA$1,150
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
7245 W Lawrence Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunning, IL

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dunning area is the $0.93 price per square foot 6853 W Belmont Ave Model at 6853 W Belmont Ave, Unit 1R in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Dunning apartment is the 3207 N Narragansett Ave Model at 3207 N Narragansett Ave, Unit 103 starting at $4,000 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunning apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6853 W Belmont Ave, Unit 1R6853 W Belmont Ave2BR,2.5BA$0.93
3207 N Narragansett Ave, Unit 1033207 N Narragansett Ave3BR,2BA$1.52
7131 W Altgeld St, Unit FL17131 W Altgeld St3BR,2BA$1.53
3618 N Ozanam Ave, Unit 33618 N Ozanam Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.34
5311 W Berenice Ave, Unit 15311 W Berenice Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
5319 W Giddings St, Unit One5319 W Giddings St2BR,1BA$1.47
6235 W Diversey Ave, Unit 26235 W Diversey Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
5408 W George St, Unit 25408 W George St2BR,1BA$1.55
7245 W Lawrence Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.40
7251-7259 LawrenceNo Vacancy1BR,1BA$1.44

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dunning, Chicago, IL

Ranked #71

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dunning

What type of rentals are currently available in Dunning?

There are currently 566 Apartments for Rent in Dunning, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $19,343. There are also 137 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dunning ranging from $1,200 to $5,999.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dunning ranges from $1,200 to $5,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,147.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dunning range from $1,800 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Written by: Nicole Harms

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!