Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (10 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave

6101-6115 N Hoyne AveChicago, IL 60659
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1825-1839 W Foster Ave
1 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 Apartments

5314 N Damen Ave

5314 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60625
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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 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Square area is the $0.18 price per square foot 5639 N Artesian Ave Model at 5639 N Artesian Ave, Unit 5639 N Artesian in the in the Lincoln Square neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Lincoln Square apartment is the 2642 W Farragut Ave Model at 2642 W Farragut Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $1.36 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.
5639 N Artesian Ave, Unit 5639 N Artesian5639 N Artesian Ave2BR,1BA$0.18
2642 W Farragut Ave, Unit 12642 W Farragut Ave3BR,2BA$1.36
5534 N Campbell Ave, Unit 15534 N Campbell Ave3BR,1BA$1.56
5849 N Virginia Ave, Unit 15849 N Virginia Ave2BR,2BA$2.45
5849 N Virginia Ave, Unit 15849 N Virginia Ave2BR,2BA$2.45
3218 W Balmoral Ave, Unit 2W3218 W Balmoral Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
5131 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 25131 N Wolcott Ave1BR,1BA$1.76
5208 N Leavitt St, Unit 2204-15208 N Leavitt St1BR,1BA$1.72
2421 W Hollywood Ave, Unit 12421 W Hollywood Ave2BR,1BA$2.16
2654 W Ardmore Ave, Unit 54-22654 W Ardmore Ave1BR,1BA$2.04

Getting Around the Lincoln Square Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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