Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Garfield Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (11 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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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 3600 W Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 60624 priced from $1,075. 705 S Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 60624 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable East Garfield Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3600 W Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 606241 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,075
705 S Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 606242 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,175
3501 W Adams St Chicago, IL 606241 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,185
327-29 S Central Park Chicago, IL 606243 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining3BR,1BA$1,690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Garfield Park, IL

As of March 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Garfield Park area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3452 W Walnut St Model at 3452 W Walnut St in the in the East Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Garfield Park apartment is the 3458 W Walnut St Model at 3458 W Walnut St starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 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.
3452 W Walnut St3452 W Walnut St2BR,2BA$1.47
3458 W Walnut St3458 W Walnut St2BR,1BA$1.38
3218 W Polk St3218 W Polk St3BR,2BA$1.95
3413 W Harrison St, Unit 13413 W Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.83
3616 W Lexington St, Unit 23616 W Lexington St1BR,1BA$0.59
327-29 S Central Park Chicago, IL 606243 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining3BR,1BA$1.54
3449 W Fulton Blvd, Unit 13449 W Fulton Blvd1BR,1BA$1.97
3501 W Adams St Chicago, IL 606242 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.90
705 S Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 606242 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.78
3600 W Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 606241 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.99

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 $1,075 at 3600 W Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 60624.

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 $1,145 at 3600 W Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 60624.

What is the most affordable East Garfield Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Garfield Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 327-29 S Central Park Chicago, IL 60624 and starts from $1,690.

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