Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Garfield Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (12 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

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3600 W Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 606241 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,115
705 S Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 606243 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Garfield Park, IL

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Garfield Park area is the $1.80 price per square foot 3124 W Carroll Ave Model at 3124 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value East Garfield Park apartment is the 3358 W Lexington St Model at 3358 W Lexington St, Unit 2 starting at $2,150 with a $1.34 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.
3124 W Carroll Ave, Unit 23124 W Carroll Ave1BR,1BA$1.80
3358 W Lexington St, Unit 23358 W Lexington St4BR,1BA$1.34
3452 W Walnut St, Unit 13452 W Walnut St2BR,2BA$1.47
545 N Drake Ave, Unit 3545 N Drake Ave3BR,2BA$1.60
3410 W Walnut St, Unit 33410 W Walnut St4BR,1BA$1.54
3458 W Walnut St3458 W Walnut St2BR,1BA$1.38
2937 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 12937 W Jackson Blvd3BR,1BA$1.71
3616 W Lexington St, Unit 23616 W Lexington St1BR,1BA$0.59
719 S Central Park Ave, Unit 1F719 S Central Park Ave3BR,2BA$1.68
705 S Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 606243 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.70

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 $1,115 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 $1,160 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 705 S Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 60624 and starts from $1,320.

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