Cheap Homes for Rent in Madison Square Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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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 Pine North priced from $765. 4114 W Washington Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Madison Square apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$765
4114 W Washington BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$840
5001 W Adams StStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison Square area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4340 W Maypole Ave Model at 4340 W Maypole Ave, Unit Garden Unit in the in the West Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Madison Square apartment is the 162 N La Crosse Ave Model at 162 N La Crosse Ave, Unit 2nd Fl. starting at $1,800 with a $1.29 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.
4340 W Maypole Ave, Unit Garden Unit4340 W Maypole Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
162 N La Crosse Ave, Unit 2nd Fl.162 N La Crosse Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
4330 W Lexington St, Unit First level4330 W Lexington St3BR,1BA$1.36
423-25 N Central Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.62
200 N Kenneth2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
4814 W Monroe2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.58
5328 W Harrison2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.51
5309 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 2ndfloor5309 W Jackson Blvd2BR,1BA$1.30
5100-04 W Madison St2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.59
5201 W Washington Blvd (old)2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison Square?

There are currently 303 Apartments for Rent in Madison Square, IL with pricing that ranges from $810 to $2,300. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison Square ranging from $1,500 to $2,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Madison Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Madison Square ranges from $1,500 to $2,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,812.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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