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property at 9035 Delphia Ave

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9035 Delphia Ave

Des PlainesIL60016

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property at 4236 N Ozark Ave

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4236 N Ozark Ave

NorridgeIL60706
property at 4236 N Ozark Ave

$975

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4236 N Ozark Ave

NorridgeIL60706

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property at 3601 W 79th St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3601 W 79th St

ChicagoIL60652

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Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chicago, IL

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chicago, IL area range in price from $200 to $48,409 with an overall median price of $4,136. The three Chicago neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Indiana Harbor at $900, Blue Island Historic District at $924, and West Calumet at $975. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chicago Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Indiana Harbor$925$9003
Blue Island Historic District$1,166$9243
West Calumet$1,200$9754
Gage Park$1,242$6502
Morgan Park$1,295$1,2952
West Lawn$1,400$1,4001
Oakglen$1,410$1,3702
Roxana$1,444$84923
Marktown$1,495$9003
Chicago Lawn$1,499$92511

Cheapest Available Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chicago, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at Coleman Place At Legends South in the Armour Square neighborhood priced from $170. West Haven Park II - B in the Little Italy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $192. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coleman Place At Legends SouthThe Wells4BR,2BA$170
West Haven Park II - B3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$192
Westhaven Park II - A4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$239
Westhaven Park II - C3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$268
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$700
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$700
6246 S. King Dr.EfficienciesStudio,1BA$710
5445 Ingleside By 3L LivingLarge Co-Living Single RoomStudio,1BA$712
5748 Blackstone By 3L LivingNo Kitchenette with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$726

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chicago area is the $0.18 price per square foot 3600 W Sunnyside Ave Model at 3600 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Albany Park neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Chicago apartment is the 1507 W Barry Ave Model at 1507 W Barry Ave, Unit # 02 starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3600 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 23600 W Sunnyside Ave2BR,1BA$0.18
1507 W Barry Ave, Unit # 021507 W Barry Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
1758 W Montrose Ave, Unit 1E1758 W Montrose Ave2BR,2BA$0.34
2020 N Hoyne Ave, Unit R22020 N Hoyne Ave2BR,1BA$0.35
4003 W Adams St4003 W Adams St2BR,1BA$0.56
5519 S Throop St, Unit 15519 S Throop St3BR,1BA$0.67
7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 7809 South Marshfield #17809 S Marshfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.56
6329 S Loomis Blvd, Unit 26329 S Loomis Blvd3BR,1BA$0.65
8452 S Burnham Ave, Unit 8452 S. Burnham8452 S Burnham Ave2BR,1BA$0.61
Westhaven Park II - A3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.15

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago

What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago?

There are currently 24075 Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $500 to $48,409. There are also 5581 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chicago ranging from $400 to $58,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chicago ranges from $400 to $58,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,600.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chicago?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chicago range from $883 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,110 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $924.

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