Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Crossing Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (11 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

 

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 $845. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7003 S Harper Chicago, IL 606371 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$845
7901-11 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$985
7939 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 606192 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,030
7254 S University Ave Chicago, IL 606192 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,130
6715 S Dorchester Chicago, IL 606372 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Crossing, IL

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Crossing area is the $1.28 price per square foot 7524 S Ellis Ave Model at 7524 S Ellis Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Chatham neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Grand Crossing apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 6715 S Dorchester Chicago, IL 60637 starting at $1,235 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Woodlawn 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.
7524 S Ellis Ave, Unit 17524 S Ellis Ave4BR,1BA$1.28
6715 S Dorchester Chicago, IL 606372 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.42
6748 S Blackstone Ave. 1452-56 E 68th Chicago, IL 606372 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.57
7939 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 606192 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.33
7042 S Kimbark Ave, Unit 37042 S Kimbark Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
1501 E 68th Chicago, IL 606372 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.88
7901-11 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.46
7254 S University Ave Chicago, IL 606192 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.85
7003 S Harper Chicago, IL 606371 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.61

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 $1,030 at 7939 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619.

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