Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far North Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $400 (251 Rentals)

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1442 W Howard St, Unit 18
$1,100
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1442 W Howard StChicago, IL 60626
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4546 N Malden St, Unit #106
$1,250
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4546 N Malden St, Unit #106

4546 N Malden StChicago, IL 60640
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Cheapest Available Far North Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far North Chicago area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Bryn Mawr Belle Shore priced from $785. The Bell Shore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Far North Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bryn Mawr Belle ShoreStudio A1Studio,1BA$785
The Bell ShoreStudio A1Studio,1BA$785
1528 W Pratt BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Sheridan ApartmentsStudio - 12 TierStudio,1BA$1,125
The Onyx on CarmenUpgraded Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,150
4600 BeaconStudio - UpdatedStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far North Chicago, IL

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far North Chicago area is the $0.32 price per square foot 1436 W Farragut Ave Model at 1436 W Farragut Ave, Unit D3 in the in the Uptown Chicago neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Far North Chicago apartment is the 1415 W Devon Ave Model at 1415 W Devon Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,600 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Edgewater neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far North Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1436 W Farragut Ave, Unit D31436 W Farragut Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
1415 W Devon Ave, Unit 11415 W Devon Ave4BR,1BA$1.03
1338 W Winona St, Unit 31338 W Winona St3BR,1BA$1.30
1625 W Hollywood Ave, Unit 11625 W Hollywood Ave2BR,2BA$1.50
5822 N Spaulding Ave, Unit Apartments for rent5822 N Spaulding Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 26441 N Francisco Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
2141 W Arthur Ave, Unit 32141 W Arthur Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.44
2141 W Arthur Ave, Unit 32141 W Arthur Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.44
6158 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 16158 N Hoyne Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.57
1706 W. Chase2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29

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This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Illinois including Far North Chicago, Chicago, and the greater Chicago area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far North Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Far North Chicago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Far North Chicago is at Bryn Mawr Belle Shore listed at $785.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Far North Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Far North Chicago Apartment is $982 at Bryn Mawr Belle Shore.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Far North Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Far North Chicago is starting from $1,500 at The Onyx on North Shore.

What is the most affordable Far North Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Far North Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1351 W. Touhy Ave. and starts from $1,925.

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