Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Crossing Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (9 Rentals)

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741-53 E 79th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

741-53 E 79th St

741-753 E 79th StChicago, IL 60619
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6650 S Drexel
2 Bedroom Apartments

6650 S Drexel

6650-6658 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60637
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6800 S Dorchester Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

6800 S Dorchester Ave

6800 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60637
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7901-11 S Dobson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7901-11 S Dobson Ave

7901-7911 S Dobson AveChicago, IL 60619
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Cheapest Available Grand Crossing Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1516-1518 E 70th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$960
7358 S Blackstone Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining3BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Crossing, IL

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Crossing area is the $1.53 price per square foot 7838 S Ellis Ave Model at 7838 S Ellis Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Chatham neighborhood starting from $1,686. The second greatest value Grand Crossing apartment is the 7524 S Ellis Ave Model at 7524 S Ellis Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Chatham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Crossing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7838 S Ellis Ave, Unit 17838 S Ellis Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
7524 S Ellis Ave, Unit 17524 S Ellis Ave4BR,1BA$1.40
7358 S Blackstone Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining3BR,1BA$1.47
7747 S Greenwood Ave, Unit 17747 S Greenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
1516-1518 E 70th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.68

Getting Around the Grand Crossing Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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