
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Mayfair Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (51 Rentals)
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3957 W Irving Park Rd

3957 W Irving Park Rd

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

4901 N Christiana Ave

4224 N Kimball Ave

3353 W Eastwood Ave, Unit #14

3932 N Keeler Ave

5425 W Montrose Ave

3053 W Argyle St
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3055 W Argyle St

3904 W Argyle St

4231 N Lockwood Ave

3420 W Irving Park Rd

3420 W Irving Park Rd

5423 W Montrose Ave

3932 N Keeler Ave
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4728 N Spaulding Ave

4747 N Kenneth Ave

4716 N Kenneth Ave, Unit #3

3950 W Roscoe St, Unit #3A

3420 W Irving Park Rd

5649 N Christiana Ave

5419 W Montrose Ave

Mayfair Commons - Senior Community
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North Mayfair, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Mayfair?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Mayfair Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $995 | $1,900 |
North Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $1,195 | $3,850 |
North Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,480 | $3,500 |
North Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,075 | $3,650 |
North Mayfair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available North Mayfair Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3957 W Irving Park Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Portage Park Theater Apartments | 1/1.0 | 1BR,1BA | $1,336 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Mayfair, IL
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Mayfair area is the $1.38 price per square foot 5530 N Mango Ave Model at 5530 N Mango Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Jefferson Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Mayfair apartment is the 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath (D4) Model at 4654-56 N. Monticello Ave. starting at $2,020 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Albany Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Mayfair apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5530 N Mango Ave, Unit 1 | 5530 N Mango Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
4654-56 N. Monticello Ave. | 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath (D4) | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
4936 N Marmora Ave, Unit #1 | 4936 N Marmora Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
4906 N Marmora Ave, Unit 2 | 4906 N Marmora Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
6426 N Troy St, Unit 2 | 6426 N Troy St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
3035 W Addison St, Unit 1 | 3035 W Addison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
5720 W Ainslie St, Unit 1 | 5720 W Ainslie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
3159 W Argyle St, Unit 2S | 3159 W Argyle St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
6026 N Francisco Ave, Unit 1 | 6026 N Francisco Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
5300 W Patterson Ave, Unit 04-2 | 5300 W Patterson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Mayfair, Chicago, IL
Ranked #122
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the North Mayfair Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
59 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Mayfair Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Mayfair?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Mayfair is under $1,336.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Mayfair?
The cheapest apartment in North Mayfair is 3957 W Irving Park Rd which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in North Mayfair costs $2,995.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Mayfair?
Cheap apartments in North Mayfair have an average cost of $132 which is $2,863 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Mayfair.
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