Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Boulevard Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (61 Rentals)

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51st & King
2 Bedroom Apartments

51st & King

5035 S King DrChicago, IL 60615
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Hyde Park / Kenwood
Studio Apartments

Hyde Park / Kenwood

4400-4404 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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Ohio Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ohio Commons

5001 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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4915 S Drexel Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4915 S Drexel Apartments

4915 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Drexel Investments, LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Investments, LLC

4742-4748 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Paul G Stewart Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paul G Stewart Center

400 E 41st StChicago, IL 60653
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Rosenwald Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosenwald Courts

4600-4602 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60653
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Pangea Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Commons

5019 S Saint Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60615

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Pangea Commons
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Commons

5051 S Forrestville AveChicago, IL 60615
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

427-439 E Oakwood BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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Ellis Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ellis Court

5301-5309 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60615
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Drexel Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Terrace

5043-5045 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60615

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824-842 E 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

824-842 E 53rd St

824-842 E 53rd StChicago, IL 60615
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Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grand Boulevard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand Boulevard area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 801-05 E Drexel Square priced from $925. 4901 S Drexel Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Grand Boulevard apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
801-05 E Drexel SquareStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$925
4901 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$925
4720 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$970
4721 S. Ellis Avenueells0bdStudio,1BA$1,025
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard5049-0bAStudio,1BA$1,050
Lake Grove Village1B1BR,1BA$1,100
49th Street Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,175
4455 S. Greenwood Avenue4455-0bAStudio,1BA$1,195
Ellis Courtelli0bdStudio,1BA$1,299
The Sutherlandsuthm-0bCStudio,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Boulevard, IL

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Boulevard area is the $1.62 price per square foot 4541 S Forrestville Ave Model at 4541 S Forrestville Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Armour Square neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Grand Boulevard apartment is the 4918 Ellis S Ave Model at 4918 Ellis S Ave, Unit Ellis duplex starting at $2,850 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Kenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Boulevard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4541 S Forrestville Ave, Unit 14541 S Forrestville Ave3BR,3BA$1.62
4918 Ellis S Ave, Unit Ellis duplex4918 Ellis S Ave3BR,2BA$1.54
5229 S. Drexel Avenue5229-3bB3BR,2BA$1.55
4011 S Calumet Ave, Unit 2S4011 S Calumet Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Woodlawn Commons2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.65
4934 S Michigan Ave, Unit Apartment 1R4934 S Michigan Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
925 East 46th Street925ea2b32BR,1BA$1.69
49th Street Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.57
Lake Grove Village1A1BR,1BA$1.78
4720 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL

Ranked #148

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Boulevard Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Grand Boulevard?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grand Boulevard is under $1,370.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Boulevard?

The cheapest apartment in Grand Boulevard is Lake Grove Village which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Grand Boulevard costs $3,212.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand Boulevard?

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 17 regular apartments in Grand Boulevard 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 Grand Boulevard?

Cheap apartments in Grand Boulevard have an average cost of $367 which is $2,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Boulevard.

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