Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (42 Rentals)

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5329 N Central Ave, Unit 1
$1,500
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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

5329 N Central Ave, Unit 1

5329 N Central AveChicago, IL 60630
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5620 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
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5620 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1

5620 N Marmora AveChicago, IL 60646
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5750 N Meade Ave, Unit 2
$2,150
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$2,150
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$2,150
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5750 N Meade Ave, Unit 2

5750 N Meade AveChicago, IL 60646
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5651 N Miltimore Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5651 N Miltimore Ave

5651 N Miltimore AveChicago, IL 60646
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Jefferson 5045 N Nw Hwy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson 5045 N Nw Hwy

5045-5049 N Northwest HwyChicago, IL 60630
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4750 N Lotus Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4750 N Lotus Ave

4750 N Lotus AveChicago, IL 60630
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5363 N Central Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5363 N Central Ave

5363 N Central AveChicago, IL 60630
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property at 6302 W Holbrook St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6302 W Holbrook St

ChicagoIL60646
property at 5556 N Central Ave

$1,950

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$1,950
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5556 N Central Ave, Unit 3

5556 N Central Ave
ChicagoIL60630

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property at 6118 W Gunnison St

$2,200

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$2,200
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6118 W Gunnison St, Unit 1

6118 W Gunnison St
ChicagoIL60630
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Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Park Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4425-4431 N Milwaukee Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
HIGHPOINT Jefferson Park2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Park, IL

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Park area is the $1.91 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at HIGHPOINT Jefferson Park in the in the Jefferson Park neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Jefferson Park apartment is the 5620 N Marmora Ave Model at 5620 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HIGHPOINT Jefferson Park2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
5620 N Marmora Ave, Unit 15620 N Marmora Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
5010 N Major Ave, Unit 25010 N Major Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
5746 N Milwaukee Ave5746 N Milwaukee Ave1BR,1.5BA$2.60
5127 W Carmen Ave, Unit #15127 W Carmen Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.40
5750 N Meade Ave, Unit 25750 N Meade Ave1BR,2BA$2.26
5042 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 2B5042 N Wolcott Ave2BR,1BA$2.58
4400 N Mango Ave, Unit 24400 N Mango Ave2BR,1BA$17.50
5735 W Lawrence Ave, Unit 15735 W Lawrence Ave3BR,1BA$25.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jefferson Park Apartment is $1,425 at 4425-4431 N Milwaukee Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson Park is starting from $2,800 at HIGHPOINT Jefferson Park.

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