Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Edgewater Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (76 Rentals)

5433 N Kenmore Ave

The Sovereign

6011 N Kenmore St

Bryn Mawr Belle Shore

The Edison
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1068 W Catalpa Ave, Unit #201

5708 N Winthrop Ave, Unit A01C

930 W. Winona

Winthrop Manor

6233 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #311
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1025 W Hollywood Ave

5718 N Winthrop Ave

Wyndham Apartments

1108 W Rosemont Ave, Unit #606

6226 N Clark St

5746 N Sheridan Rd

6250 N Winthrop Ave

6343 N Magnolia Ave, Unit STUDIO
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Kenmore Place - 6119 N Kenmore Ave

6008 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 110

District @ Sheridan - 5536 N Sheridan Rd

1400 W Edgewater Ave, Unit 1

6022 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 1c

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

Sheridan Glen - 6040 N Sheridan Rd

1219 W Devon Ave

6343 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 1D

5326 N Winthrop Ave
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Edgewater, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edgewater?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Edgewater Studio Apartments | $1,335 | $700 | $2,150 |
Edgewater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $945 | $3,290 |
Edgewater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $1,850 | $5,298 |
Edgewater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,236 | $2,400 | $4,800 |
Edgewater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,043 | $3,000 | $5,130 |
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Getting Around the Edgewater Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
87 / 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 Edgewater Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Edgewater?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edgewater is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewater?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewater is 5433 N Kenmore Ave which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Edgewater costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgewater?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Edgewater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Edgewater?
Cheap apartments in Edgewater have an average cost of $199 which is $3,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewater.
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