Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (37 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lincoln Square area of Chicago.

property at 1829 W Foster Ave

$1,495 - $1,995

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$1,495 - $1,995

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

1829 W Foster Ave

ChicagoIL60640
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5234 N Rockwell St, Unit 2
$1,575
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$1,575

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5234 N Rockwell St, Unit 2

5234 N Rockwell StChicago, IL 60625
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5131 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 3
$1,735
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$1,735

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5131 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 3

5131 N Wolcott AveChicago, IL 60640
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property at 5137 N Wolcott Ave

$1,735

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$1,735

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5137 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 3

5137 N Wolcott Ave
ChicagoIL60640

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property at 2008 W Foster Ave

$1,835 - $2,195

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$1,835 - $2,195

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

2008 W Foster Ave

ChicagoIL60625
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2600 W Berwyn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2600 W Berwyn Ave

2600 W Berwyn AveChicago, IL 60625
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6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave

6101-6115 N Hoyne AveChicago, IL 60659
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1825-1839 W Foster Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1825-1839 W Foster Ave

1825-1839 W Foster AveChicago, IL 60640
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2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

2103-2123 W Berwyn AveChicago, IL 60625
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Peterson Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peterson Plaza

5969 N Ravenswood AveChicago, IL 60660
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5314 N Damen Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5314 N Damen Ave

5314 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60625
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2047-2049 W Berwyn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2047-2049 W Berwyn Ave

2047-2049 W Berwyn AveChicago, IL 60625
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3216-3218 W Olive Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3216-3218 W Olive Ave

3216-3218 W Olive AveChicago, IL 60659
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2000 W Summerdale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 W Summerdale Ave

2000 W Summerdale AveChicago, IL 60625
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Square, IL

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Square area is the $1.75 price per square foot 6100 N Campbell Ave Model at 6100 N Campbell Ave, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Lincoln Square neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Lincoln Square apartment is the 5937 N Fairfield Ave Model at 5937 N Fairfield Ave, Unit G starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6100 N Campbell Ave, Unit Apt 26100 N Campbell Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.75
5937 N Fairfield Ave, Unit G5937 N Fairfield Ave3BR,3BA$2.50
5131 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 35131 N Wolcott Ave1BR,1BA$1.83
5137 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 15137 N Wolcott Ave2BR,1BA$2.68
5435 N Artesian Ave, Unit 1W5435 N Artesian Ave2BR,1BA$2.33
5137 N Wolcott Ave5137 N Wolcott Ave1BR,1BA$2.19
5110 N Winchester Ave, Unit 3A5110 N Winchester Ave2BR,1BA$2.75

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