
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grant Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (20 Rentals)
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Eleven40

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave
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2101 Michigan

30 East Roosevelt

1212 S Michigan Ave

820 Michigan by 3L Living
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The Alfred

1407 on Michigan

1407 S Michigan Ave
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Grant Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grant Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Park Studio Apartments | $2,115 | $1,462 | $3,800 |
| Grant Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,670 | $4,745 |
| Grant Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,729 | $1,730 | $10,000+ |
| Grant Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,258 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
| Grant Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,225 | $9,149 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Grant Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Grant Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grant Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Eleven40 priced from $1,699. 21st Street Lofts by 3L Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,739. Here are the most affordable Grant Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven40 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| 21st Street Lofts by 3L Living | One Bed Loft - E | 1BR,1BA | $1,739 |
| 2101 Michigan | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,744 |
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 30 East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,798 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grant Park, IL
As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grant Park area is the $3.43 price per square foot Congress Model at Arrive LEX in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $2,935. The second greatest value Grant Park apartment is the 1100 S Michigan Ave Model at 1100 S Michigan Ave, Unit 3802 starting at $2,479 with a $3.28 price per square foot in the Near South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grant Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive LEX | Congress | 2BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| 1100 S Michigan Ave, Unit 3802 | 1100 S Michigan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| 1150 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1 | 1150 S Michigan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Coeval | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Arrive South Loop | Devon | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 1619 S Michigan Ave, Unit 202 | 1619 S Michigan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 21st Street Lofts by 3L Living | One Bed Loft - E | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | Conv 03 05 07 09 | Studio ,1BA | $3.70 |
| The Alfred | B5 | Studio ,1BA | $3.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGrant Park, Chicago, IL
Ranked #40
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Grant Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
98 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grant Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Grant Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grant Park is under $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grant Park?
The cheapest apartment in Grant Park is 21st Street Lofts by 3L Living which is listed at $1,739, while the average apartment in Grant Park costs $31,202.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grant Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 38 regular apartments in Grant Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Grant Park?
Cheap apartments in Grant Park have an average cost of $373 which is $30,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grant Park.
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