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

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Garfield Apartments
Studio Apartments

Garfield Apartments

4342 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60624
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Pine North
Studio Apartments

Pine North

542 N Pine AveChicago, IL 60644
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123 N Central Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

123 N Central Ave

123 N Central AveChicago, IL 60644
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La Rose Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Rose Apartments

5501 W Monroe StChicago, IL 60644
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5314 W Washington Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5314 W Washington Blvd

5201-5207 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60644
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5040 W Quincy St
3 Bedroom Apartments

5040 W Quincy St

5040 W Quincy StChicago, IL 60644
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5001 W Adams St
Studio Apartments

5001 W Adams St

5001 W Adams StChicago, IL 60644
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Madison Square, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$765
4114 W Washington BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$795
Washington PlazaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$825
5957 W Madison StStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$895
5001 W Adams StStudio ApartmentStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4340 W Maypole Ave, Unit 24340 W Maypole Ave3BR,1BA$0.43
5100 W Fulton St, Unit 15100 W Fulton St4BR,2BA$0.87
4117 W Wilcox St, Unit 14117 W Wilcox St3BR,1BA$1.06
5547 W Congress Pky, Unit 3 Bedroom Apartment5547 W Congress Pky3BR,1BA$1.10
4330 W Lexington St, Unit First level4330 W Lexington St3BR,1BA$1.60
5100-04 W Madison St3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.13
423-25 N Central Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.58
5040 W Quincy St3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment3BR,1BA$1.22
5024 W Quincy St3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.58
4814 W Monroe2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Garden Apartment2BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Madison Square, Chicago, IL

Ranked #84

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2.5
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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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