Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Mayfair Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $514 (161 Rentals)

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5642 W Newport Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
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5642 W Newport Ave

5642 W Newport AveChicago, IL 60634
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4137 N Dickinson Ave
$1,400 - $2,300

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4137 N Dickinson Ave

4137 N Dickinson AveChicago, IL 60641
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4056 N Laporte Ave, Unit #1
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450
Total Monthly Price$1,450
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4056 N Laporte Ave, Unit #1

4056 N Laporte AveChicago, IL 60641
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$1,650

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4926 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 3S

4926 N Kedzie Ave
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5039 N Troy St, Unit G
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650
Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

5039 N Troy St, Unit G

5039 N Troy StChicago, IL 60625
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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 1 Bed unit found at 4151-57 W Cullom priced from $1,393. 4425-4431 N Milwaukee Ave 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
4151-57 W CullomA41BR, 1BA$1,393
4425-4431 N Milwaukee Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,400
5054-5058 N Ridgeway Ave1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,400
4022 W Montrose Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Mayfair, IL

As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Mayfair area is the $1.08 price per square foot 6441 N Francisco Ave Model at 6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 2 in the West Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value North Mayfair apartment is the 6110 N Mozart St Model at 6110 N Mozart St, Unit 0 in the West Ridge neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $1.00 price per square foot. 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.
6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 26441 N Francisco Ave3BR, 2BA$1.08
6110 N Mozart St, Unit 06110 N Mozart St3BR, 1.5BA$1.00
4704 N Kennicott Ave, Unit 24704 N Kennicott Ave2BR, 2BA$1.69
5642 W Newport Ave5642 W Newport Ave1BR, 1BA$0.93
4815 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 1F4815 W Cornelia Ave3BR, 1BA$1.61
5558 W Wilson Ave, Unit 2 FL5558 W Wilson Ave2BR, 1BA$1.65
5737 N Elston Ave, Unit 15737 N Elston Ave1BR, 1BA$1.53
5624 N Marmora Ave, Unit Garden5624 N Marmora Ave1BR, 1BA$1.68
4022 W Montrose Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.61
3536 W Cullom Ave, Unit 33536 W Cullom Ave2BR, 1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Mayfair Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Mayfair?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Mayfair is at 6 Corners Lofts listed at $2,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Mayfair Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Mayfair Apartment is $1,393 at 4151-57 W Cullom.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Mayfair Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Mayfair is starting from $1,695 at 4801 N Ridgeway.

What is the most affordable North Mayfair Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Mayfair Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3025 W Irving Park Rd and starts from $2,600.

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