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Medical Village, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medical Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medical Village area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave priced from $1,300. 1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable Medical Village apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,300
1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 606082 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,360
The RosieA4Studio,1BA$1,829
Harris Point Chicago909 S Laflin St. Apt 12BR,1BA$1,900
Bishop Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Village, IL

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medical Village area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2153 W 18th St Model at 2153 W 18th St, Unit 2153 W 18TH ST in the in the Lower West Side neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Medical Village apartment is the 1822 S Throop St Model at 1822 S Throop St, Unit 2F starting at $2,445 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medical Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2153 W 18th St, Unit 2153 W 18TH ST2153 W 18th St5BR,1BA$1.40
1822 S Throop St, Unit 2F1822 S Throop St3BR,2BA$1.36
917 S Loomis St, Unit 1917 S Loomis St5BR,2BA$1.94
2445 W Harrison St, Unit 32445 W Harrison St4BR,2BA$1.88
2004 W 23rd St, Unit 12004 W 23rd St2BR,2BA$1.92
619 S Loomis St, Unit First Floor619 S Loomis St2BR,1BA$1.96
1943 W 21st Pl, Unit 1R1943 W 21st Pl2BR,1BA$1.75
2136 West Jackson Boulevard, Unit #12136 West Jackson Boulevard1BR,1BA$1.89
1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 606082 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.86
1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.91

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

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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
Medical Village, Chicago, IL

Ranked #49

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Village

What type of rentals are currently available in Medical Village?

There are currently 468 Apartments for Rent in Medical Village, IL with pricing that ranges from $925 to $11,611. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Medical Village ranging from $1,500 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Medical Village?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Medical Village ranges from $1,500 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,586.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Medical Village?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Medical Village range from $1,650 to $5,754, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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