Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Crossing Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (8 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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6800 S Dorchester Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

6800 S Dorchester Ave

6800 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60637
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6650 S Drexel
2 Bedroom Apartments

6650 S Drexel

6650-6658 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60637

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Cheapest Available Grand Crossing Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7254 S University Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,020
7939 S Dobson Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Crossing, IL

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Crossing area is the $1.95 price per square foot 1305 E 69th St Model at 1305 E 69th St, Unit 1 in the in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Grand Crossing apartment is the 7134 S University Ave Model at 7134 S University Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Greater Grand Crossing 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.
1305 E 69th St, Unit 11305 E 69th St2BR,1BA$1.95
7134 S University Ave, Unit 27134 S University Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
7524 S Ellis Ave, Unit 17524 S Ellis Ave4BR,1BA$1.40
7939 S Dobson Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.37
7747 S Greenwood Ave, Unit 17747 S Greenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
7254 S University Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.67

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Crossing Apartments

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Grand Crossing is starting from $1,020 at 7254 S University Ave.

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