Cheap Homes for Rent in Hawthorne Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,700 (18 Rentals)

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Hawthorne, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at WHEATON COURT, LLC priced from $1,345. Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,345
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsMurphy1BR,1BA$1,548
TGM DanadaA11BR,1BA$1,749
Wheaton 121A1BR,1BA$1,768

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, IL

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $2.02 price per square foot Hickory Model at Briarbrook in the in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 1 Bedroom - N Model at Courthouse Square Apartments starting at $2,853 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the East Wheaton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BriarbrookHickory2BR,2BA$2.02
Courthouse Square Apartments1 Bedroom - N1BR,1BA$2.94
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.95
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
617 Delles Rd, Unit C617 Delles Rd1BR,1BA$1.94
TGM Retreat at DanadaA1 The Symphony1BR,1BA$2.51
Wheaton 121R1BR,1BA$2.38
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsMurphy1BR,1BA$2.31
TGM DanadaA11BR,1BA$2.72
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne

What type of rentals are currently available in Hawthorne?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $5,510. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hawthorne ranging from $1,749 to $3,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hawthorne?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hawthorne ranges from $1,749 to $3,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,588.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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