
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Crossing Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Grand Crossing area of Chicago.


7147-7149 S Woodlawn Ave

1534 E 68th St

7828-7830 S Ellis Ave

7354 S Dante Ave

6816 S Cornell Ave

917 E 78th St
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1501-1503 E 69th Pl

1400 East 72nd Street

1514 E 67th St

1454 E 67th Pl

741-53 E 79th St

7003 S Harper Chicago, IL 60637

7354-58 S Dorchester Ave 1348-52 E 74th Chicago, IL 60619
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6650 S Drexel

1516 E 70th St

7939 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7135 S Blackstone Chicago, IL 60619

6748 S Blackstone Ave. 1452-56 E 68th Chicago, IL 60637

7901-11 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7254 S University Ave
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Dorchester Artist + Housing Collaborative Apt

1501 E 68th Chicago, IL 60637

7358 S Blackstone Ave

7701 S Cottage Grove

6800 S Dorchester Ave

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7845-7859 S Avalon Ave
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Montclare Senior Residences of Avalon Park

7415-7423 S Kimbark Ave
Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Crossing?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Crossing Studio Apartments | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| Grand Crossing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $1,300 | $1,650 |
| Grand Crossing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,400 | $1,900 |
| Grand Crossing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Grand Crossing Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Grand Crossing Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand Crossing area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 7003 S Harper Chicago, IL 60637 priced from $900. 7901-11 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Grand Crossing apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7003 S Harper Chicago, IL 60637 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 7901-11 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| 7939 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| 7135 S Blackstone Chicago, IL 60619 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 2BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| 6715 S Dorchester Chicago, IL 60637 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| 6748 S Blackstone Ave. 1452-56 E 68th Chicago, IL 60637 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| 1501 E 68th Chicago, IL 60637 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Crossing, IL
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Crossing area is the $1.40 price per square foot 6949 S Woodlawn Ave Model at 6949 S Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Grand Crossing apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining Model at 7135 S Blackstone Chicago, IL 60619 starting at $1,205 with a $1.36 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6949 S Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1 | 6949 S Woodlawn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 7135 S Blackstone Chicago, IL 60619 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 6715 S Dorchester Chicago, IL 60637 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 6748 S Blackstone Ave. 1452-56 E 68th Chicago, IL 60637 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 7939 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 1501 E 68th Chicago, IL 60637 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 7003 S Harper Chicago, IL 60637 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 7901-11 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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 $1,070 at 7939 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619.
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