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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. 2046 N. Orleans has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
424 W. DiverseyStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
2046 N. OrleansStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Parkway ApartmentsStudio - Tier 3Studio,1BA$1,200
2738 N. Pine Grove12 Lower FloorStudio,1BA$1,245
1939 N. LincolnStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
2828 N. Pine GroveStudioStudio,1BA$1,345
629 W. DemingStudioStudio,1BA$1,345
1940 N. LincolnStudioStudio,1BA$1,347
443 WrightwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Park, IL

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Park area is the $2.40 price per square foot 407 W North Ave Model at 407 W North Ave, Unit 5E in the in the Lincoln Park neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Lincoln Park apartment is the 2bdmktrn Model at Affinity of North Avenue starting at $2,225 with a $2.02 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.
407 W North Ave, Unit 5E407 W North Ave3BR,2BA$2.40
Affinity of North Avenue2bdmktrn2BR,2BA$2.02
823 W Webster Ave, Unit 3rd floor823 W Webster Ave3BR,1BA$1.82
2434 N. Orchard St., Unit Garden2434 N. Orchard St.1BR,1BA$2.33
555 W Arlington Pl, Unit 505555 W Arlington Pl1BR,1BA$2.55
532 W Arlington Pl, Unit 218532 W Arlington Pl1BR,1BA$2.64
2831 N Burling St, Unit M03B2831 N Burling St1BR,1BA$2.50
515 W Arlington Pl, Unit M07B515 W Arlington PlStudio ,1BA$2.04
2046 N. OrleansStudioStudio ,1BA$2.13
245 W North Ave, Unit 201245 W North AveStudio ,1BA$2.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL 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 $1,395.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Park is 451 W. Wrightwood which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Lincoln Park costs $5,175.

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 13 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 $156 which is $5,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Park.

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