Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (50 Rentals)

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Garfield Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Apartments

4342 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60624
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La Rose Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Rose Apartments

5501 W Monroe StChicago, 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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5125 W Madison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5125 W Madison

5125 W Madison StChicago, IL 60644
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400 S Kilbourn Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 S Kilbourn Ave

400 S Kilbourn AveChicago, IL 60624
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5001 W Adams
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5001 W Adams

5001 W Adams StChicago, IL 60644
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4114 W Washington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4114 W Washington

4114 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60624
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Pine North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine North

542 N Pine AveChicago, IL 60644
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723 N Central
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

723 N Central

723-725 N Central AveChicago, IL 60644

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729 N Central
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

729 N Central

729 N Central AveChicago, IL 60644
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418 S Laramie
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

418 S Laramie

418-424 S Laramie AveChicago, IL 60644
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5100 W Madison
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5100 W Madison

5100-5104 W Madison StChicago, IL 60644
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5018 W Jackson
1 Bedroom Apartments

5018 W Jackson

5018 W Jackson BlvdChicago, IL 60644
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5040 W Quincy St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5040 W Quincy St

5040 W Quincy StChicago, IL 60644
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5101 W Monroe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

5101 W Monroe

5101-5103 W Monroe StChicago, IL 60644
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5011 W Maypole
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5011 W Maypole

5011-5015 W Maypole AveChicago, IL 60644
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5024 W Quincy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5024 W Quincy

5024-5028 W Quincy StChicago, IL 60644

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1115 S Karlov
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1115 S Karlov

1115 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60624
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Pangea Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Apartments

5448 W Adams StChicago, IL 60644
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4815 W Monroe St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4815 W Monroe St

4815 W Monroe StChicago, IL 60644
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701 N Lotus Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

701 N Lotus Ave

701 N Lotus AveChicago, IL 60644
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5100 W Monroe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5100 W Monroe

5100-5104 W Monroe StChicago, IL 60644
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5012 W Jackson Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5012 W Jackson Blvd

5012 W Jackson BlvdChicago, IL 60644
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Jade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Apartments

1-15 N Keeler AveChicago, IL 60624
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400 S Laramie
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

400 S Laramie

400 S Laramie AveChicago, IL 60644
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5328 W Harrison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5328 W Harrison

5328 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60644
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5015 W Jackson
1 Bedroom Apartments

5015 W Jackson

5015 W Jackson BlvdChicago, IL 60644
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708 S Karlov
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

708 S Karlov

708-14 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60624
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5500 W Van Buren
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5500 W Van Buren

5500 W Van Buren StChicago, IL 60644
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4443 W Gladys Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4443 W Gladys Ave

4443 W Gladys AveChicago, IL 60624
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5314 W Washington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5314 W Washington

5201-5207 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60644
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148 N La Crosse Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

148 N La Crosse Ave

148 N La Crosse AveChicago, IL 60644
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5036 W Quincy St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5036 W Quincy St

5036 W Quincy StChicago, IL 60644
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109 N Laramie Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

109 N Laramie Ave

109 N Laramie AveChicago, IL 60644
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4814 W Monroe St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4814 W Monroe St

4814 W Monroe 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington PlazaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$890
Pine North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
723 N Central1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,055
418 S Laramie1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,090
5024 W Quincy1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,155
1115 S Karlov1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,175
708 S Karlov2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,230
5100 W Madison3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment with Dining3BR,2BA$1,355
4300 W Wilcox St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5100 W Madison3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment with Dining3BR,2BA$1.18
200 N Kenneth2/1.02BR,1BA$1.55
4023 W Carroll Ave, Unit 24023 W Carroll Ave4BR,2BA$1.80
4318 W Monroe St, Unit 1st floor4318 W Monroe St2BR,1BA$1.67
5005 W Ferdinand St, Unit 5007 w unit #15005 W Ferdinand St2BR,1BA$1.88
5024 W Quincy1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.65
723 N Central1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.56
Pine North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
708 S Karlov2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.92
418 S Laramie1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.86

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

A Local Expert's Guide to The 10 Best Chicago Neighborhoods near Major Local Employers. Find your perfect Chicago, IL apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Madison Square, Chicago, IL

Ranked #83

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Square Apartments

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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