Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (7 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 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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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Square, IL

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Square area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3223 W Olive Ave Model at 3223 W Olive Ave, Unit Unit #1 in the in the North Park neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Lincoln Square apartment is the 5120 N Winchester Ave Model at 5120 N Winchester Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,600 with a $2.00 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.
3223 W Olive Ave, Unit Unit #13223 W Olive Ave3BR,1BA$1.60
5120 N Winchester Ave, Unit 35120 N Winchester Ave2BR,2BA$2.00
2736 W Farragut Ave, Unit 22736 W Farragut Ave3BR,1BA$1.96
2215 W Foster Ave, Unit 3A2215 W Foster Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
5200 N Damen Ave, Unit 35200 N Damen Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
5137 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 15137 N Wolcott Ave2BR,1BA$2.52
5133 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 1A5133 N Wolcott Ave1BR,1BA$1.83
5131 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 15131 N Wolcott Ave1BR,1BA$1.83
5206 N Leavitt St, Unit 25206 N Leavitt St2BR,1BA$2.35
5110 N Winchester Ave, Unit 3A5110 N Winchester Ave2BR,1BA$2.75

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