
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (12 Rentals)
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5501 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60644

500 S Laramie

4039 W Wilcox St

10 N Long Ave

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123 N Central Ave

Pine North

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5201 W Washington Blvd (old)

5101 W Monroe St Chicago, IL 60644

5125 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60644
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Square Studio Apartments | $893 | $825 | $950 |
| Madison Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $1,005 | $1,130 |
| Madison Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Madison Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $1,400 | $9,559 |
| Madison Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 12 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 $775. 4114 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60624 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Madison Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine North | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| 4114 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60624 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| 5501 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60644 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| 500 S Laramie | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| 5101 W Monroe St Chicago, IL 60644 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison Square area is the $1.23 price per square foot 4644 W Gladys Ave Model at 4644 W Gladys Ave, Unit 1 in the in the West Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Madison Square apartment is the 5301 W Jackson Blvd Model at 5301 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4644 W Gladys Ave, Unit 1 | 4644 W Gladys Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 5301 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 2 | 5301 W Jackson Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 4238 W Grenshaw St, Unit g | 4238 W Grenshaw St | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 4847 W Washington Blvd, Unit 2 | 4847 W Washington Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 148 N La Crosse Ave Chicago, IL 60644 | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 200 N Kenneth | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 4157 W Adams | 3/1.0 | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 4814-4820 W Monroe St Chicago, IL 60644 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 4152 W Lake St | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 5448 W Adams St 119-21 N Lotus Chicago, IL 60644 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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 $775.
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 500 S Laramie.
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 $1,100 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 5448 W Adams St 119-21 N Lotus Chicago, IL 60644 and starts from $1,275.
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