Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Grand Crossing Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (20 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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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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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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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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7451 S Vernon Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7451 S Vernon Ave

7451 S Vernon 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 2 Beds unit found at 7955 S Calumet Ave priced from $890. 7948 S Greenwood Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Greater Grand Crossing apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7955 S Calumet Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden unit2BR,1BA$890
7948 S Greenwood AveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$910
7901-11 S Dobson Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$935
1516-1518 E 70th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$950
7916 S Drexel Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Grand Crossing, IL

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Grand Crossing area is the $1.25 price per square foot 6669 S Michigan Ave Model at 6669 S Michigan Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Greater Grand Crossing apartment is the 2 Bedroom Market Model at Keystone Place Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Woodlawn 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.
6669 S Michigan Ave, Unit 36669 S Michigan Ave4BR,2BA$1.25
Keystone Place Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.37
8017 S Vernon Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.33
7524 S Ellis Ave, Unit 17524 S Ellis Ave4BR,1BA$1.40
7358 S Blackstone Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining3BR,1BA$1.43
122 W 80th St, Unit 1122 W 80th St1BR,1BA$1.22
7400 S Rhodes Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.33
7747 S Greenwood Ave, Unit 17747 S Greenwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
7955 S Calumet Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden unit2BR,1BA$1.27
7901-11 S Dobson Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.39

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

What is a cheap apartment in Greater Grand Crossing?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Grand Crossing is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Grand Crossing?

The cheapest apartment in Greater Grand Crossing is 7948 S Greenwood Ave which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in Greater Grand Crossing costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Grand Crossing?

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 7 regular apartments in Greater Grand Crossing 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 Greater Grand Crossing?

Cheap apartments in Greater Grand Crossing have an average cost of $193 which is $1,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Grand Crossing.

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