
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (49 Rentals)
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567 N Pine Ave

500 S Laramie

4616 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 4616 w Jackson Garden

400 S Laramie

4622 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 3

320 N Pine Ave, Unit 403

5309 W Gladys Ave

4035 W Gladys Ave, Unit 2N
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701 S Karlov

4114 W Washington

123 N Central Ave

5125 W Madison

5001 W Adams

330 N Pine

5201 W Washington Blvd (old)
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728 N Pine Ave

723 N Central

729 N Central

600-602 N Lorel Ave

5100 W Madison

5018 W Jackson

5011 W Maypole

Pine North

5040 W Quincy St
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5101 W Monroe

5328 W Harrison

4815 W Monroe

400 S Kilbourn Ave

1115 S Karlov

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5100 W Monroe

5012 W Jackson Blvd

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5024 W Quincy

418 S Laramie

5015 W Jackson

708 S Karlov

4641 W Jackson Blvd

5500 W Van Buren

4443 W Gladys Ave

Pine St 316-318

5314 W Washington
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109 N Laramie Ave

4300 W Wilcox St

4814 W Monroe St

5036 W Quincy St
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Square Studio Apartments | $890 | $890 | $890 |
| Madison Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| Madison Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $1,100 | $9,739 |
| Madison Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $1,280 | $2,600 |
| Madison Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
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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 5001 W Adams priced from $960. 567 N Pine Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Madison Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5001 W Adams | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| 567 N Pine Ave | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 723 N Central | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Washington Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Pine North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 5018 W Jackson | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 5101 W Monroe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| 330 N Pine | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 5024 W Quincy | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 418 S Laramie | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 2BR,1BA | $1,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison Square area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Apartment Model at 654 N Pine in the in the Austin neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Madison Square apartment is the 4710 W Jackson Blvd Model at 4710 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $1,500 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the West Garfield Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 654 N Pine | 4 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| 4710 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 2 | 4710 W Jackson Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 5100 W Madison | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment with Dining | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 5223-5225 W Washington Blvd | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 200 N Kenneth | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Pine St 316-318 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 400 S Laramie | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 418 S Laramie | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 567 N Pine Ave | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 723 N Central | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Square Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Square Apartment is $1,000 at 567 N Pine 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 $1,200 at Pine North.
What is the most affordable Madison Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4300 W Wilcox St and starts from $1,350.
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