Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Irving Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (28 Rentals)

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4720-4730 W Addison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4720-4730 W Addison St

4720-4730 W Addison StChicago, IL 60641
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4130 N Keystone Ave
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4130 N Keystone Ave

4130 N Keystone AveChicago, IL 60641
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4155 N Keystone Ave
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4155 N Keystone Ave

4155 N Keystone AveChicago, IL 60641
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Old Irving Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Irving Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Irving Park 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 $1,336. Here are the most affordable Old Irving Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3957 W Irving Park RdStudioStudio,1BA$995
Portage Park Theater Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$1,336
LathropStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Canvas at Leland PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,512
6 Corners Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,900
Lincoln Square Commons - 4759 N Maplewood AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,982
3025 W Irving Park Rd2x1 Irving Park2BR,1BA$2,100
1833 N Sawyer Ave2nd Floor3BR,1BA$2,695
2402 W Carmen Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Irving Park, IL

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Irving Park area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2nd Floor Model at 1833 N Sawyer Ave in the in the West Park neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Old Irving Park apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at 2402 W Carmen Ave starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Irving Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1833 N Sawyer Ave2nd Floor3BR,1BA$1.93
2402 W Carmen Ave2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.46
3540 N Lowell Ave, Unit 23540 N Lowell Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
3025 W Irving Park Rd2x1 Irving Park2BR,1BA$1.91
Lincoln Square Commons - 4759 N Maplewood AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22
LathropStudioStudio ,1BA$2.61
6 Corners Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.39
Canvas at Leland PlazaStudioStudio ,1BA$3.07
Portage Park Theater Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Irving Park, Chicago, IL

Ranked #70

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old Irving Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Irving Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Irving Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Irving Park is under $2,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Irving Park?

The cheapest apartment in Old Irving Park is 3957 W Irving Park Rd which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Old Irving Park costs $2,497.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Irving Park?

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 16 regular apartments in Old Irving Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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