Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Garfield Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (42 Rentals)

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731 N Christiana Ave, Unit 1F
$1,495
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731 N Christiana Ave, Unit 1F

731 N Christiana AveChicago, IL 60624
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$1,900 - $2,200

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209 S Albany Ave

ChicagoIL60612
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3824 W Arthington St
$2,000 - $2,350
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3824 W Arthington St

3824 W Arthington StChicago, IL 60624
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4003 W Adams St, Unit 1
$2,000
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4003 W Adams St, Unit 1

4003 W Adams StChicago, IL 60624
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Emerald Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Apartments

3432-3440 W Franklin BlvdChicago, IL 60624
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3200 W Fulton Blvd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3200 W Fulton Blvd

3200 W Fulton BlvdChicago, IL 60624
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Madison Terrace
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Terrace

3120-3151 W Madison StChicago, IL 60612
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705 S Lawndale
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

705 S Lawndale

705 S Lawndale AveChicago, IL 60624

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3600 W Franklin
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3600 W Franklin

3600 W Franklin BlvdChicago, IL 60624
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3501 W Adams
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3501 W Adams

3501-3509 W Adams StChicago, IL 60624
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3454 W Lexington
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3454 W Lexington

3454 W Lexington StChicago, IL 60624
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2800 W Washington Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2800 W Washington Blvd

2800 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60612
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10-18 S Homan Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10-18 S Homan Ave

10-18 S Homan AveChicago, IL 60624
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Garfield Park, IL

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Garfield Park area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3358 W Lexington St Model at 3358 W Lexington St, Unit 2 in the in the Lawndale neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Garfield Park apartment is the 3824 W Arthington St Model at 3824 W Arthington St starting at $2,350 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Lawndale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Garfield Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3358 W Lexington St, Unit 23358 W Lexington St4BR,1BA$1.38
3824 W Arthington St3824 W Arthington St3BR,2BA$1.96
731 N Christiana Ave, Unit 1F731 N Christiana Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
4003 W Adams St, Unit 14003 W Adams St2BR,1.5BA$2.00
3328 W Congress Pky3328 W Congress Pky2BR,1BA$1.99
3001 N Central Park Ave, Unit 53001 N Central Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.49
2736 W Chicago Ave, Unit 2R2736 W Chicago Ave2BR,1BA$2.99
735 N Christiana Ave, Unit 2R735 N Christiana Ave1BR,1BA$2.30

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