Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fernwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (76 Rentals)

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9100 S Ashland Ave
$1,100 - $1,300
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9100 S Ashland Ave

9100 S Ashland AveChicago, IL 60620
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11000 S Michigan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11000 S Michigan Ave

11000 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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9218 S. Bishop
1 Bedroom Apartments

9218 S. Bishop

9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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10901 S Vernon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10901 S Vernon

10901-10911 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628
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9101-9109 S Beverly Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

9101-9109 S Beverly AveChicago, IL 60620
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Pullman Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pullman Apartments

11111-11115 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628
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410 E 107th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 E 107th St

410 E 107th StChicago, IL 60628
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10206 S Walden Pky
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10206 S Walden Pky

10206 S Walden PkyChicago, IL 60643
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9400 S Laflin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9400 S Laflin St

9400 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60620

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Fernwood, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fernwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fernwood area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 8751 S Cottage Grove Ave priced from $905. 8901 S Cottage Grove Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Fernwood apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8751 S Cottage Grove Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$905
8901 S Cottage Grove Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$945
Pullman Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$965
410 E 107th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$970
9400 S Laflin St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,050
11214-18 S Indiana0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Brainard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,055
11143-11145 S King Dr1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,070
222 E 109th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fernwood, IL

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fernwood area is the $1.76 price per square foot 1627 W 106th St Model at 1627 W 106th St, Unit Beverly Unit 2 in the in the Beverly neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Fernwood apartment is the 10450 S Maryland Ave Model at 10450 S Maryland Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Pullman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fernwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1627 W 106th St, Unit Beverly Unit 21627 W 106th St3BR,1BA$1.76
10450 S Maryland Ave, Unit 210450 S Maryland Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
10901 S Vernon Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.39
8855 S Cottage Grove Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.73
10415 S Vernon Ave, Unit 210415 S Vernon Ave1BR,1BA$1.77
Brainard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.62
9400 S Laflin St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.62
410 E 107th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.51
Pullman Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.61
8751 S Cottage Grove Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.71

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Fernwood, Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fernwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fernwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fernwood is at 11214-18 S Indiana listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fernwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fernwood Apartment is $905 at 8751 S Cottage Grove Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fernwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fernwood is starting from $1,125 at 8855 S Cottage Grove Ave.

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