
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Garfield Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (10 Rentals)
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3144 W Carroll Ave
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East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Garfield Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Garfield Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,817 | $788 | $4,800 |
East Garfield Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $1,285 | $3,600 |
East Garfield Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,500 | $4,800 |
East Garfield Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $650 | $650 | $650 |
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Cheapest Available East Garfield Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Garfield Park area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 3144 W Carroll Ave priced from $788. 705 S Lawndale Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable East Garfield Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3144 W Carroll Ave | Manhattan Style Loft | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
705 S Lawndale Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,085 |
200-210 N California Ave | 208 | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Garfield Park, IL
As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Garfield Park area is the $0.48 price per square foot 3134 W Carroll Ave Model at 3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit K05J in the in the East Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value East Garfield Park apartment is the Manhattan Style Loft Model at 3144 W Carroll Ave starting at $788 with a $0.08 price per square foot in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Garfield Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit K05J | 3134 W Carroll Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.48 |
3144 W Carroll Ave | Manhattan Style Loft | 1BR,1BA | $0.08 |
3124 W Carroll Ave, Unit J07P | 3124 W Carroll Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
3452 W Walnut St, Unit 1 | 3452 W Walnut St | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
3458 W Walnut St | 3458 W Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
3413 W Harrison St, Unit 1 | 3413 W Harrison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
2732 W Chicago Ave, Unit 2R | 2732 W Chicago Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
819-21 S Independence Blvd | 4 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $1.59 |
200-210 N California Ave | 208 | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
705 S Lawndale Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Ranked #74
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Garfield Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Garfield Park Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Garfield Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Garfield Park Apartment is $788 at 3144 W Carroll Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Garfield Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Garfield Park is starting from $1,085 at 705 S Lawndale Ave.
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