Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (1,089 Rentals)

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Northwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Chicago area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Pine North priced from $775. 10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White Screen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $788. Here are the most affordable Northwest Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White ScreenManhattan Style Loft3BR,2BA$788
4114 W Washington BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$885
Washington PlazaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$885
1042 N Leamington Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$985
3957 W Irving Park RdStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Chicago, IL

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Chicago area is the $0.08 price per square foot Manhattan Style Loft Model at 10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White Screen in the in the East Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $788. The second greatest value Northwest Chicago apartment is the 3134 W Carroll Ave Model at 3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2 starting at $4,795 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White ScreenManhattan Style Loft3BR,2BA$0.08
3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 23134 W Carroll Ave6BR,2BA$0.48
3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 23134 W Carroll Ave6BR,2BA$0.48
6164 N Hamilton Ave, Unit Garden unit6164 N Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$0.54
6107 N Mozart St, Unit 2nd6107 N Mozart St4BR,2BA$0.82
2053 N Lorel Ave, Unit 12053 N Lorel Ave3BR,2BA$1.00
1334 W Winona St, Unit 2nd floor1334 W Winona St3BR,1BA$1.15
4816 N Kilpatrick Ave, Unit 14816 N Kilpatrick Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
7726 N Paulina St #1, Unit 27726 N Paulina St #13BR,2BA$1.14
4814 W Monroe3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment3BR,1BA$1.06

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwestern Chicago. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest Chicago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest Chicago is at Pine North listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Chicago Apartment is $985 at 1042 N Leamington Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Chicago is starting from $1,145 at 5957 W Madison St.

What is the most affordable Northwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White Screen and starts from $788.

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