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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Little Italy Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (45 Rentals)
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$1,450 - $3,725Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Roosevelt Square
1357 W Roosevelt RdChicago, IL 60608
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1709 S Racine Ave
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1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House
1720 S Clinton StChicago, IL 60616
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1623 S Carpenter St
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Westhaven Park Station
145 N Damen StChicago, IL 60612
906 S Loomis St
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$1,6901 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026
1400 W Randolph St
1400 W Randolph StChicago, IL 60607
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The Rosie
1461 S Blue Island AveChicago, IL 60608
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Presidential Towers
555 W Madison StChicago, IL 60661
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1431 W Flournoy St, Unit G
1431 W Flournoy StChicago, IL 60607
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180 North Jefferson
180 N Jefferson StChicago, IL 60661
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1035 W Van Buren St
1035 W Van Buren StChicago, IL 60607
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Coppia
1101 W Van Buren StChicago, IL 60607
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Roosevelt Place Senior Apartments
1401-1431 W Roosevelt RdChicago, IL 60608
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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 | $2,825 | $750 | $9,163 |
| Little Italy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,428 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Little Italy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,277 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
| Little Italy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,707 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Little Italy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $1,040 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Little Italy Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Little Italy Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Little Italy area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 768 W. Jackson priced from $1,395. Westhaven Park Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,570. Here are the most affordable Little Italy apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 768 W. Jackson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Westhaven Park Station | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Presidential Towers | STUDIO NINE | Studio,1BA | $1,735 |
| The Duncan | M-A21 - 100% AMI ARO | Studio,1BA | $1,932 |
| Harris Point Chicago | 846 S Loomis St. Apt 3R | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Harris Point Chicago | 808 S. Loomis, Apt 3F | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Italy, IL
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Little Italy area is the $0.32 price per square foot 648 W 16th St Model at 648 W 16th St, Unit #1 in the in the South Loop neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Little Italy apartment is the 1147 W Taylor St Model at 1147 W Taylor St, Unit 1 starting at $3,700 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Italy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 648 W 16th St, Unit #1 | 648 W 16th St | 3BR,2BA | $0.32 |
| 1147 W Taylor St, Unit 1 | 1147 W Taylor St | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 1643 S Throop St, Unit 3R | 1643 S Throop St | 3BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 1823 W 17th St, Unit 1F | 1823 W 17th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 917 S Loomis St, Unit 1 | 917 S Loomis St | 5BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| 1621 S Carpenter St | 101 | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| 229 S Racine Ave, Unit 1 | 229 S Racine Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Harris Point Chicago | 1500 W. Polk St. Apt 3M | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 1431 W Flournoy St, Unit G | 1431 W Flournoy St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House | 1720 S Clinton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Best Local Schools in Little Italy, Chicago, IL
Young Magnet High School
City Of Chicago School District 299
Public School - Grades 7-12 (2148)
8 out of 10
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City Of Chicago School District 299
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8 out of 10
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Chicago, IL. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Little Italy Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
70 / 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 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 $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Little Italy?
The cheapest apartment in Little Italy is Westhaven Park Station which is listed at $1,570, while the average apartment in Little Italy costs $3,800.
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 21 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 $534 which is $3,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Little Italy.
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