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

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Garfield Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Apartments

4342 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60624
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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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Pine North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine North

542 N Pine AveChicago, IL 60644
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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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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
4114 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60624Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$825
5501 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60644Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$890
500 S Laramie1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,005
5101 W Monroe St Chicago, IL 606441 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4644 W Gladys Ave, Unit 14644 W Gladys Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
5301 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 25301 W Jackson Blvd2BR,1BA$1.17
4238 W Grenshaw St, Unit g4238 W Grenshaw St3BR,1BA$1.33
4847 W Washington Blvd, Unit 24847 W Washington Blvd3BR,1BA$1.50
148 N La Crosse Ave Chicago, IL 606443 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.18
200 N Kenneth2/1.02BR,1BA$1.30
4157 W Adams3/1.03BR,1BA$1.45
4814-4820 W Monroe St Chicago, IL 606442 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.36
4152 W Lake St2/1.02BR,1BA$1.33
5448 W Adams St 119-21 N Lotus Chicago, IL 606442 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,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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