Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (1,048 Rentals) Page 3 of 21
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4516 N Kenneth Ave, Unit 2nd floor front

6341 W Belmont Ave, Unit 2R

836 N Massasoit Ave

3118 N Central Park Ave, Unit 2R

653 N Christiana Ave, Unit 653 N Christiana Ave 2nd

4616 N Paulina St, Unit #4614-204

4311 N Francisco Ave

3350 N Marshfield Ave, Unit S

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 4737-407

2424 N Kedzie Blvd, Unit 2420-303

2234 W Farwell Ave, Unit #2

3101 W Flournoy St

3966 W Grand Ave

4635 N Paulina St, Unit #4631-409

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 407

1245 N Karlov Ave

4246 N Francisco Ave

1146 N Lawndale Ave

3752 W Division St

7600 N Sheridan Rd

5869 N Nagle Ave, Unit Garden

3636 W Iowa St

4647 N Paulina St, Unit #4641-310

1325 W Wilson Ave

4048 W Hirsch St

4415 N Wolcott Ave, Unit A05C

4237 N Paulina St, Unit 4227-E1

4533 N Dover St, Unit 4537-2E
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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There are currently 1048 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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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