Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (92 Rentals)

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Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 424 W. Diversey priced from $1,095. Parkway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,210. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
424 W. DiverseyStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Parkway ApartmentsStudio - Tier 6Studio,1BA$1,210
629 W. DemingStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,345
Beachwalk ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S2Studio,1BA$1,378
2738 N. Pine Grove09 Lower FloorStudio,1BA$1,395
1940 N. LincolnStudioStudio,1BA$1,428

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Park, IL

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Park area is the $2.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market Model at Affinity on North Avenue in the in the Lincoln Park neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Lincoln Park apartment is the 557 W Arlington Pl Model at 557 W Arlington Pl, Unit 3 starting at $2,350 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Affinity on North Avenue2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market2BR,2BA$2.46
557 W Arlington Pl, Unit 3557 W Arlington Pl1BR,1BA$2.90
655 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit 104655 W Wrightwood Ave1BR,1BA$2.81
665 W Wrightwood, Unit 215665 W Wrightwood1BR,1BA$2.44
2325 N Commonwealth Ave, Unit S2325 N Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$2.00
665 W Wrightwood, Unit 104665 W Wrightwood1BR,1BA$2.79
665 W Wrightwood, Unit 415665 W Wrightwood1BR,1BA$2.71
556 W Arlington Pl, Unit 212556 W Arlington Pl1BR,1BA$2.85
2235 N Halsted St, Unit 2 F2235 N Halsted St1BR,1BA$2.86
665 W Wrightwood, Unit #660-415665 W Wrightwood1BR,1BA$2.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Ranked #30

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Lincoln Park, Chicago, and the greater Chicago area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Lincoln Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

76 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lincoln Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lincoln Park is under $1,428.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Park?

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Park is Parkway Apartments which is listed at $1,307, while the average apartment in Lincoln Park costs $6,904.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Lincoln Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lincoln Park?

Cheap apartments in Lincoln Park have an average cost of $214 which is $6,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Park.

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