Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Mayfair Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (37 Rentals)

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5651 N Christiana Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5651 N Christiana Ave

5651 N Christiana AveChicago, IL 60659
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4142 N Keystone Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4142 N Keystone Ave

4142 N Keystone AveChicago, IL 60641
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4831 N Kimball Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4831 N Kimball Ave

4831 N Kimball AveChicago, IL 60625
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4720 N Spaulding Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4720 N Spaulding Ave

4720 N Spaulding AveChicago, IL 60625
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4855 N Kimball Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4855 N Kimball Ave

4855 N Kimball AveChicago, IL 60625
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3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

3401-3411 N Pulaski AveChicago, IL 60641
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6439-45 N Richmond St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6439-45 N Richmond St

6439-45 N Richmond StChicago, IL 60645
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4720-4730 W Addison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4720-4730 W Addison St

4720-4730 W Addison StChicago, IL 60641
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4815 N Springfield
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4815 N Springfield

4815 N SpringfieldChicago, IL 60625
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3700 W. Cornelia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 W. Cornelia

3700 W CorneliaChicago, IL 60618
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Kimball 5324 N
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimball 5324 N

5324-5326 N Kimball AveChicago, IL 60625
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4130 N Keystone Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4130 N Keystone Ave

4130 N Keystone AveChicago, IL 60641
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4142 N Avers Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4142 N Avers Ave

4142 N Avers AveChicago, IL 60618
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4155 N Keystone Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4155 N Keystone Ave

4155 N Keystone AveChicago, IL 60641
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Kimball Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kimball Terrace

5430 N Kimball AveChicago, IL 60625
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4046 N Laporte Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4046 N Laporte Ave

4046 N Laporte AveChicago, IL 60641
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4310-4316 N Keystone Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4310-4316 N Keystone Ave

4310-4316 N Keystone AveChicago, IL 60641
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Francisco 6541-53
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Francisco 6541-53

6541-6553 N Francisco AveChicago, IL 60645
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North Mayfair, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Mayfair Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Mayfair area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 3957 W Irving Park Rd priced from $995. Portage Park Theater Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable North Mayfair apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3957 W Irving Park RdStudioStudio,1BA$995
Portage Park Theater Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$1,400
West Grace Street4351 W. Grace St Apt #11BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Mayfair, IL

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Mayfair area is the $0.18 price per square foot 3600 W Sunnyside Ave Model at 3600 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Albany Park neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value North Mayfair apartment is the 6441 N Francisco Ave Model at 6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the West Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Mayfair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3600 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 23600 W Sunnyside Ave2BR,1BA$0.18
6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 26441 N Francisco Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
5023 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit M03H5023 N Ridgeway Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.28
5024 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit 15024 N Ridgeway Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.28
6140 N Mozart St, Unit 36140 N Mozart St3BR,2BA$1.22
5525 W Dakin St, Unit 15525 W Dakin St3BR,1BA$1.22
5617 N Christiana Ave, Unit 25617 N Christiana Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.31
5820 W Berteau Ave, Unit 25820 W Berteau Ave3BR,1BA$1.30
4835 W Cornelia Ave, Unit Basement4835 W Cornelia Ave3BR,1BA$1.31
3425 N Harding Ave, Unit Garden Apt in Avondale3425 N Harding Ave2BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Mayfair, Chicago, IL

Ranked #142

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Mayfair?

The cheapest apartment in North Mayfair is Portage Park Theater Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in North Mayfair costs $3,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Mayfair?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in North Mayfair that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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