Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Crossing Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (12 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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7901-11 S Dobson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7901-11 S Dobson Ave

7901-7911 S Dobson AveChicago, 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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7003 S Harper
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7003 S Harper

7003 S Harper AveChicago, IL 60637
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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 2 Beds unit found at 7003 S Harper priced from $1,000. 7939 S Dobson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable Grand Crossing apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7003 S Harper2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
7939 S Dobson Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,060
7254 S University Ave Chicago, IL 606192 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Crossing, IL

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Crossing area is the $1.20 price per square foot 7134 S University Ave Model at 7134 S University Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,200. 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.
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
7003 S Harper2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.48
7254 S University Ave Chicago, IL 606192 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.85

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 $1,000 at 7003 S Harper.

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