Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gresham Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (108 Rentals)

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7543 S May St, Unit 1
$1,250
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7543 S May St, Unit 1

7543 S May StChicago, IL 60620
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1311 W 82nd St, Unit 1
$1,300
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1311 W 82nd St, Unit 1

1311 W 82nd StChicago, IL 60620
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8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300

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8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1

8010 S Marshfield AveChicago, IL 60620
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8212 S Green St, Unit 1
$1,400
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8212 S Green St, Unit 1

8212 S Green StChicago, IL 60620
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1370-1380 W 79th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1370-1380 W 79th St

1370-1380 W 79th StChicago, IL 60620
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8100 S Justine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8100 S Justine St

8100 S Justine StChicago, IL 60620
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8000 S Marshfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8000 S Marshfield Ave

8000 S Marshfield AveChicago, IL 60620
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8001 S Marshfield
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8001 S Marshfield

8001 S Marshfield AveChicago, IL 60620
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8201 S Marshfield Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8201 S Marshfield Ave

8201 S Marshfield AveChicago, IL 60620
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9101-9109 S Beverly Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

9101-9109 S Beverly AveChicago, IL 60620
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8109 S Ashland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8109 S Ashland

8109 S Ashland AveChicago, IL 60620
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7701 S Stewart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7701 S Stewart

7701-7707 S Stewart AveChicago, IL 60620
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8515 S Green St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8515 S Green St

8515 S Green StChicago, IL 60620
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7555 S Hermitage Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7555 S Hermitage Ave

7555 S Hermitage AveChicago, IL 60620
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7800 S Morgan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7800 S Morgan

7800 S Morgan StChicago, IL 60620
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8052 S Laflin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8052 S Laflin St

8052 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60620
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7812 S Emerald Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7812 S Emerald Ave

7812-7814 S Emerald AveChicago, IL 60620
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Winchester Suites
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winchester Suites

7757-7759 S Winchester AveChicago, IL 60620
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1738 W 77th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1738 W 77th

1738-1744 W 77th StChicago, IL 60620

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Cheapest Available Gresham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gresham area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1155 W 83rd St priced from $700. 808 W 76th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Gresham apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$700
808 W 76thStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$775
8201 S Ada St1325 W. 82nd StreetStudio,1BA$800
7701 S StewartStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$845
8256 S Loomis Blvd 1402-08 W 83rd Chicago, IL 60620Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$885
8259 S Loomis Blvd2 BR2BR,1BA$900
7812 S Emerald Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$950
1514 W 77th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$985
7914 S Hermitage1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
1704 W 77th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gresham, IL

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gresham area is the $0.87 price per square foot 8010 S Marshfield Ave Model at 8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Gresham apartment is the 1311 W 82nd St Model at 1311 W 82nd St, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gresham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 18010 S Marshfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
1311 W 82nd St, Unit 11311 W 82nd St2BR,1BA$1.18
7543 S May St, Unit 17543 S May St3BR,1BA$1.25
7501-7509 S Stewart Ave2 bed 1 bath 1200 SF2BR,1BA$1.20
8055 S Paulina St8055 S Paulina St1BR,1BA$1.33
8259 S Loomis Blvd1 BR1BR,1BA$1.06
7800 S Ashland2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.26
7948 S Hermitage2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.39
7800 S Morgan2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.39
1735 W 79th2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gresham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gresham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gresham is at 1155 W 83rd St listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gresham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gresham Apartment is $800 at 1155 W 83rd St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gresham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gresham is starting from $900 at 8259 S Loomis Blvd.

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