Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Grand Crossing Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (22 Rentals)

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6957 S Michigan Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6957 S Michigan Ave

6957 S Michigan AveChicago, 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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7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.

7945-7955 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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7256 S Rhodes Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7256 S Rhodes Ave

7256 S Rhodes AveChicago, IL 60619
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7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

7948-7958 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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7451 S Vernon Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7451 S Vernon Ave

7451 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60619
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319 E 79th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

319 E 79th

319-325 E 79th StChicago, IL 60619
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7908 S Prairie Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7908 S Prairie Ave

7908 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60619
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7903 S Rhodes Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Rhodes Ave

7903 S Rhodes AveChicago, IL 60619
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7903 S Eberhart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Eberhart

7903 S Eberhart AveChicago, IL 60619

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6820 S Michigan Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6820 S Michigan Ave

6820 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60637
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7949 S St Lawrence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7949 S St Lawrence

7949 S Saint Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60619
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Chatham Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chatham Apartments

7505 S Calumet AveChicago, IL 60619
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Cheapest Available Greater Grand Crossing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Grand Crossing area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 7800 S Michigan Ave priced from $845. 7150 S Cornell Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Greater Grand Crossing apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7800 S Michigan AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$845
7150 S Cornell Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$925
8000-12 S Maryland Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$930
212 E 69th Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$970
6752 S Michigan AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Grand Crossing, IL

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Grand Crossing area is the $0.75 price per square foot 6851 S Wabash Ave Model at 6851 S Wabash Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Greater Grand Crossing apartment is the 7256 S Cornell Ave Model at 7256 S Cornell Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Grand Crossing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6851 S Wabash Ave, Unit 26851 S Wabash Ave4BR,1BA$0.75
7256 S Cornell Ave, Unit 17256 S Cornell Ave5BR,2BA$1.24
7914 S Champlain Ave, Unit 37914 S Champlain Ave4BR,1BA$1.00
57 W 73rd St, Unit #257 W 73rd St4BR,1BA$1.17
8017 S Vernon Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.33
7924 S Vernon1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
6705 S Michigan2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.33
212 E 69th Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.39
8000-12 S Maryland Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.38
7150 S Cornell Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.38

Getting Around the Greater Grand Crossing Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Grand Crossing Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater Grand Crossing Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater Grand Crossing Apartment is $925 at 7150 S Cornell Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Greater Grand Crossing Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greater Grand Crossing is starting from $970 at 212 E 69th Place.

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