
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,300 (50 Rentals)


561 W 18th St

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1108 W Taylor St

Westhaven Park Station

818 W 18th St, Unit 4M

1013 W 18th Pl, Unit 2, Unit 2

Roosevelt Square

Presidential Towers

1111 W 14th Pl, Unit 321, Unit 321

565 W Quincy St, Unit 25A, Unit 25A
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1400 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL16-ID1170

1912 W Harrison St

Scio at the Medical District

1816 S Bishop St

1250 W Van Buren St

1500 W Monroe St, Unit 117, Unit 117

765 W 15th St, Unit 209, Unit 209

The Duncan

515 S Damen Ave

508 S Damen Ave
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1500 W Monroe St, Unit 328

1041 W Van Buren St

The Rosie

The Otis

The Station Lofts

625 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 803, Unit 803

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1201 W Adams St, Unit 807, Unit 807

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1820 S Bishop St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1525 S Sangamon St, Unit 614, Unit 614

1550 S Blue Island Ave, Unit 405, Unit 405
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153 N Ashland Ave

West Haven Park II - B

Westhaven Park II - C

1810 S Throop St

Harris Point Chicago

1603 S Wood St

1656 S Throop St

Lexington 90

Harris Point Chicago

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1621 S Carpenter St

Illume

36 S Ashland Ave

1550 S Blue Island Ave

34 S Ashland Ave

Atrio Apartments

565 W Quincy St

The West End Club

1500 W Monroe St, Unit 312, Unit 312

1525 S Sangamon St
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Little Italy, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Little Italy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Italy Studio Apartments | $2,257 | $1,425 | $7,100 |
Little Italy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Little Italy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
| Little Italy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,814 | $2,025 | $10,000+ |
| Little Italy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $1,179 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLittle Italy, Chicago, IL
Ranked #22
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Little Italy, Chicago, IL
STEM Magnet Academy Elementary
Young Magnet High School
Chicago World Language Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Little Italy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Little Italy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Little Italy is under $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Italy?
The cheapest apartment in Little Italy is West Haven Park II - B which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Little Italy costs $35,123.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Little Italy?
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 117 regular apartments in Little Italy 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 Little Italy?
Cheap apartments in Little Italy have an average cost of $921 which is $34,202 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Italy.
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