
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (11 Rentals)
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Madison Square, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Madison Square Studio Apartments | $847 | $795 | $910 |
Madison Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $1,015 | $1,509 |
Madison Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $1,250 | $1,860 |
Madison Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,535 | $2,449 |
Madison Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $2,000 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Madison Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Madison Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madison Square area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Pine North priced from $765. 4114 W Washington Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Madison Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pine North | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $765 |
4114 W Washington Blvd | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Washington Plaza | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $825 |
5957 W Madison St | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $895 |
5001 W Adams St | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison Square area is the $0.43 price per square foot 4340 W Maypole Ave Model at 4340 W Maypole Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Madison Square apartment is the 5100 W Fulton St Model at 5100 W Fulton St, Unit 1 starting at $2,250 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4340 W Maypole Ave, Unit 2 | 4340 W Maypole Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.43 |
5100 W Fulton St, Unit 1 | 5100 W Fulton St | 4BR,2BA | $0.87 |
4117 W Wilcox St, Unit 1 | 4117 W Wilcox St | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
5547 W Congress Pky, Unit 3 Bedroom Apartment | 5547 W Congress Pky | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
4330 W Lexington St, Unit First level | 4330 W Lexington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
5100-04 W Madison St | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
423-25 N Central Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
5040 W Quincy St | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.22 |
5024 W Quincy St | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
4814 W Monroe | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Garden Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Madison Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Madison Square is at Pine North listed at $765.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Square Apartment is $1,005 at 701 S Karlov Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Madison Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Madison Square is starting from $1,155 at 4814 W Monroe.
What is the most affordable Madison Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 5040 W Quincy St and starts from $1,085.
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