
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gresham Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (102 Rentals)
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808 W 76th

8201 S Ada St

7931 S Hermitage Ave, Unit Garden

1639 W 80th St, Unit 2

8310 S Paulina St, Unit 3

7952 S Ashland Ave

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9100 S Ashland Ave, Unit 1607 W 91st St 2nd Floor

7710 S Ada St

1144 W 84th St, Unit FL 1
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1206 W 83rd St

8310 S Paulina St, Unit 2

1735 W 91st St

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8055 S Paulina St

8617 S Ashland Ave, Unit 3D

8617 S Ashland Ave

7724 S Marshfield Ave, Unit Garden Apt

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7456 S Stewart Ave, Unit 3

8218 S Green St, Unit 1st FL

9025 S Carpenter St
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9101 S Beverly Blvd

7952 S Carpenter St

1633 W 76th St

7607-7609 S Normal Ave

1370-1380 W 79th St

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8100 S Justine St

8000 S Marshfield Ave

8001 S Marshfield

8201 S Marshfield Ave
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8057 S Marshfield

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

8109 S Ashland

1815 W 77th

8515 S Green St

8256-8258 S Loomis Blvd

7555 S Hermitage Ave

8259 S Loomis Blvd

8001 S Carpenter

7701 S Stewart
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7800 S Morgan

8052 S Laflin St

7812-7814 S Emerald Ave

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1738 W 77th

7701 S Ashland Ave

1615 W 77th

1704 W 77th St

7800 S Laflin Street

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Gresham, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gresham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham Studio Apartments | $775 | $700 | $850 |
| Gresham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,085 | $800 | $1,550 |
| Gresham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $950 | $2,200 |
| Gresham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,450 | $3,195 |
| Gresham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $2,100 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gresham Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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. 8201 S Ada St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Gresham apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1155 W 83rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 8201 S Ada St | 1325 W. 82nd Street | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 8057 S Marshfield | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| 1815 W 77th | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 7701 S Stewart | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| 1738 W 77th | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 7756 S Marshfield | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| 7914 S Hermitage | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 7643 S Stewart | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 8000 S Paulina | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gresham, IL
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gresham area is the $0.93 price per square foot 9037 S Bishop St Model at 9037 S Bishop St in the in the Beverly neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Gresham apartment is the 8628 S Marshfield Ave Model at 8628 S Marshfield Ave, Unit Mr Williams starting at $1,900 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the South Chicago neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gresham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9037 S Bishop St | 9037 S Bishop St | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 8628 S Marshfield Ave, Unit Mr Williams | 8628 S Marshfield Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 8352 S Peoria St, Unit Apt 1 | 8352 S Peoria St | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 8055 S Paulina St | 8055 S Paulina St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 7914 S Hermitage | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 7800 S Ashland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 7800 S Morgan | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 7954 S Justine | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1514 W 77th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 1815 W 77th | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gresham Apartments
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 $950 at 1155 W 83rd St.
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