
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Mayfair Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (37 Rentals)
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3947 W Irving Park Rd, Unit J09P

3957 W Irving Park Rd

4726 W Addison St

4724 W Addison St

4769 N Virginia Ave

3309 W Irving Park Rd

3948 W Dakin St

5356 N Latrobe Ave, Unit 2
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4614 N Central Park Ave

5651 N Christiana Ave

Mayfair Commons - Senior Community

4142 N Keystone Ave

4831 N Kimball Ave

3650-3656 W Agatite Ave

4720 N Spaulding Ave

4855 N Kimball Ave

3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave
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6439-45 N Richmond St

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4720-4730 W Addison St

4815 N Springfield

3700 W. Cornelia

Kimball 5324 N

4130 N Keystone Ave

5705 - 5713 West Catalpa Avenue

4039-4051 N Laporte Ave
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4142 N Avers Ave

4327 - 4333 N Kedvale Ave

4155 N Keystone Ave

3847-3857 N Linder Ave

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Kimball Terrace

4906 N Springfield Ave

4046 N Laporte Ave

4310-4316 N Keystone Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mayfair Studio Apartments | $1,567 | $995 | $2,200 |
| North Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $1,295 | $2,925 |
| North Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,450 | $3,450 |
| North Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $1,675 | $3,295 |
| North Mayfair 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $2,900 | $3,300 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3957 W Irving Park Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Portage Park Theater Apartments | 1/1.0 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| West Grace Street | 4351 W. Grace St Apt #1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3600 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 2 | 3600 W Sunnyside Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 2 | 6441 N Francisco Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 5023 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit M03H | 5023 N Ridgeway Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| 5024 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit 1 | 5024 N Ridgeway Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| 6140 N Mozart St, Unit 3 | 6140 N Mozart St | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 5525 W Dakin St, Unit 1 | 5525 W Dakin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 5617 N Christiana Ave, Unit 2 | 5617 N Christiana Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| 5820 W Berteau Ave, Unit 2 | 5820 W Berteau Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 4835 W Cornelia Ave, Unit Basement | 4835 W Cornelia Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 3425 N Harding Ave, Unit Garden Apt in Avondale | 3425 N Harding Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Mayfair, Chicago, IL
Ranked #142
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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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