Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Crossing Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (31 Rentals)

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1534 E 68th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1534 E 68th St

1534 E 68th StChicago, IL 60637
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7354 S Dante Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

7354 S Dante Ave

7354 S Dante AveChicago, IL 60619
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917 E 78th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

917 E 78th St

917 E 78th StChicago, IL 60619

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1501-1503 E 69th Pl
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1501-1503 E 69th Pl

1501-1503 E 69th PlChicago, IL 60637
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1514 E 67th St
Studio Apartments

1514 E 67th St

1514 E 67th StChicago, IL 60637
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1454 E 67th Pl
Studio Apartments

1454 E 67th Pl

1454 E 67th PlChicago, IL 60637
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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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7354 S Dorchester
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7354 S Dorchester

7354 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60619
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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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6650 S Drexel
2 Bedroom Apartments

6650 S Drexel

6650-6658 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60637
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1516 E 70th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1516 E 70th St

1516 E 70th StChicago, IL 60637
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7939 S Dobson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7939 S Dobson

7939 S Dobson AveChicago, IL 60619
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7135 S Blackstone
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7135 S Blackstone

7135 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60619
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7901 S Dobson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7901 S Dobson Ave

7901-7911 S Dobson AveChicago, IL 60619
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1501 E 68th
2 Bedroom Apartments

1501 E 68th

1501 E 68th StChicago, 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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7845-7859 S Avalon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7845-7859 S Avalon Ave

7845-7859 S Avalon AveChicago, IL 60619
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Good Shephard Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Good Shephard Manor

6720 S Cornell AveChicago, IL 60649
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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 7354 S Dorchester priced from $915. 7003 S Harper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Grand Crossing apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7354 S Dorchester1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$915
7003 S Harper1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$930
7939 S Dobson2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,070
7135 S Blackstone2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$1,230
6715 S Dorchester2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,235
1501 E 68th2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Crossing, IL

As of June 12, 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 1427 E 69th Pl Model at 1427 E 69th Pl, Unit Unit 2 starting at $1,750 with a $1.75 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.
6949 S Woodlawn Ave, Unit 16949 S Woodlawn Ave3BR,1BA$1.40
1427 E 69th Pl, Unit Unit 21427 E 69th Pl3BR,1BA$1.75
7135 S Blackstone2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$1.39
6715 S Dorchester2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.42
1501 E 68th2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.55
7939 S Dobson2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
7003 S Harper1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.38
7354 S Dorchester1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.66

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