Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (1,048 Rentals) Page 2 of 21
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Sheridan Apartments

2306 N Mason Ave

7451 N Greenview Ave, Unit 23

1504 W Haddon Ave

1634 W Howard St

4542 N Damen Ave, Unit #4546-413

1344 W Lunt Ave
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The Pavilion

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit #4737-105

7717 N Sheridan Rd, Unit #2P

1361 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit #2B

3449 N Oketo Ave

5423 W Montrose Ave

1601 W Thome Ave
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1521 W Sherwin Ave

1327 N Lorel Ave

5443 N Campbell Ave
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4427 N Seeley Ave

5930 N Odell Ave

2959 N Damen Ave

1727 W Thorndale Ave

3903 W Jackson Blvd

Berteau Manor

4857 N Damen Ave, Unit #4851-209

310 S Springfield Ave

2754 W North Shore Ave

6606 W George St

5725 W Addison St

5801 W Addison St

1658 W Pratt Blvd

1654 W Pratt Blvd
Northwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,561 | $865 | $7,500 |
| Northwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $650 | $9,250 |
| Northwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $1,109 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $740 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,059 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,640 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,795 | $4,795 | $4,795 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Chicago is under $1,030.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Chicago is 1042 N Leamington Ave which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Northwest Chicago costs $5,097.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Chicago?
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 52 regular apartments in Northwest Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northwest Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Chicago have an average cost of $146 which is $4,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Chicago.
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