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Cheapest Available Galewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Galewood area of Chicago, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 6221 W Wabansia Ave priced from $1,395. Galewood Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,176. Here are the most affordable Galewood apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6221 W Wabansia Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
Galewood ResidencesApartments - One Bed1BR,1BA$2,176
North Oak LoftsC32BR,2BA$2,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galewood, IL

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Galewood area is the $2.36 price per square foot D1 Model at North Oak Lofts in the in the Galewood neighborhood starting from $3,039. The second greatest value Galewood apartment is the 1712 N Nagle Ave Model at 1712 N Nagle Ave, Unit 1712 North Nagle Ave Apt. 1 starting at $2,500 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Galewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Galewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Oak LoftsD13BR,2BA$2.36
1712 N Nagle Ave, Unit 1712 North Nagle Ave Apt. 11712 N Nagle Ave2BR,1BA$2.01
2345 N Rutherford Ave, Unit FL #12345 N Rutherford Ave3BR,1BA$1.82
2252 N Mason Ave, Unit 2252 N Mason2252 N Mason Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Galewood ResidencesApartments - One Bed1BR,1BA$2.85

Frequently Asked Questions about Galewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Galewood?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Galewood, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $4,757. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Galewood ranging from $1,375 to $2,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Galewood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Galewood ranges from $1,375 to $2,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,727.

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