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3025 N Hamlin Ave, Unit 3
$1,300
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3025 N Hamlin AveChicago, IL 60618
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7351 N Damen Ave

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3718 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2
$1,400
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3718 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2

3718 N Hoyne AveChicago, IL 60618
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4653 N Major Ave, Unit 2S
$1,400
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4653 N Major Ave, Unit 2S

4653 N Major AveChicago, IL 60630
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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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Chicago?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Chicago is West Haven Park II - B which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Northwest Chicago costs $10,899.

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 8 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 $138 which is $10,761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Chicago.

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