Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Garfield Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (38 Rentals)

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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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2800 W Washington Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2800 W Washington Blvd

2800 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60612
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Cheapest Available East Garfield Park Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3600 W Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 606242 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,160
705 S Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 606242 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Garfield Park, IL

As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Garfield Park area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3134 W Carroll Ave Model at 3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2H in the in the East Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value East Garfield Park apartment is the 3349 W Adams St Model at 3349 W Adams St, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2H3134 W Carroll Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
3349 W Adams St, Unit 23349 W Adams St3BR,1BA$1.27
3824 W Arthington St3824 W Arthington St3BR,2BA$1.96
2811 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 32811 W Jackson Blvd3BR,2BA$2.16
364 N Hamlin Ave, Unit 1364 N Hamlin Ave3BR,2BA$1.55
518 N Troy St, Unit 1 /1st Floor518 N Troy St2BR,1BA$2.19
712 N Drake Ave, Unit 2712 N Drake Ave3BR,1BA$2.33
3328 W Congress Pky3328 W Congress Pky2BR,1BA$2.12
3600 W Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 606242 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.61
705 S Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 606242 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Garfield Park Apartments

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 $1,160 at 3600 W Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 60624.

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