
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (50 Rentals)
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22-26 N Pulaski Rd

4850 W Adams St

500 S Laramie

330 N Pine

4616 W Jackson Blvd

4622 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 2

320 N Pine Ave, Unit 403

501 N Central Ave

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La Rose Apartments

123 N Central Ave

5125 W Madison

400 S Kilbourn Ave

5001 W Adams

4114 W Washington

24 N Pulaski Rd

5201 W Washington Blvd (old)

Pine North

723 N Central
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729 N Central

418 S Laramie

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5100 W Madison

5018 W Jackson

5040 W Quincy St

5101 W Monroe

209 N Kolmar Ave

5011 W Maypole

5024 W Quincy
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1115 S Karlov

Pangea Apartments

4815 W Monroe St

701 N Lotus Ave

5100 W Monroe

5012 W Jackson Blvd

Jade Apartments

400 S Laramie

5328 W Harrison

5015 W Jackson
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708 S Karlov

4641 W Jackson Blvd

5500 W Van Buren

4443 W Gladys Ave

5314 W Washington

148 N La Crosse Ave

5036 W Quincy St

109 N Laramie Ave

4814 W Monroe St

5145 W Ferdinand St
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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 | $890 | $890 | $890 |
| Madison Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $975 | $1,150 |
| Madison Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $1,250 | $1,875 |
| Madison Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,700 | $2,300 |
| Madison Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 50 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 Washington Plaza priced from $890. Pine North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Madison Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Plaza | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| Pine North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 723 N Central | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| 418 S Laramie | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 5024 W Quincy | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| 1115 S Karlov | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| 708 S Karlov | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| 5100 W Madison | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment with Dining | 3BR,2BA | $1,355 |
| 4300 W Wilcox St | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison Square area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment with Dining Model at 5100 W Madison in the in the Austin neighborhood starting from $1,355. The second greatest value Madison Square apartment is the 2/1.0 Model at 200 N Kenneth starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5100 W Madison | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment with Dining | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 200 N Kenneth | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 4023 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2 | 4023 W Carroll Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 4318 W Monroe St, Unit 1st floor | 4318 W Monroe St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 5005 W Ferdinand St, Unit 5007 w unit #1 | 5005 W Ferdinand St | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 5024 W Quincy | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 723 N Central | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Pine North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 708 S Karlov | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 418 S Laramie | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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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.
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