Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parc Chesnut Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (79 Rentals)

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245 W North Ave, Unit 108
$1,195
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245 W North Ave, Unit 108

245 W North AveChicago, IL 60610
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1330 N Dearborn
$1,500 - $2,200
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1330 N Dearborn

1330 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60610
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245 W North Ave, Unit 105
$1,595
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245 W North Ave, Unit 105

245 W North AveChicago, IL 60610
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1120 N. LaSalle
$1,615 - $3,616
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1120 N. LaSalle

1120 LaSalle DrChicago, IL 60610
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1000 N. LaSalle
$1,750 - $3,561
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1000 N. LaSalle

1000-1030 N LaSalle DrChicago, IL 60610
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55 W. Chestnut
$1,789 - $3,323
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55 W. Chestnut

55 W Chestnut StChicago, IL 60610
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1111 N. Dearborn
$1,824 - $4,902
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1111 N. Dearborn

1111 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60610
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1133 N. Dearborn
$1,869 - $4,064
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1133 N. Dearborn

1133 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60610
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25 W Hubbard St
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25 W Hubbard St

25 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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North Town Village

1311 N Halsted StChicago, IL 60642
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1430 N Dearborn St
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1430 N Dearborn St

1430 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60610
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1504 N Dearborn Pkwy
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1504 N Dearborn Pkwy

1504 N Dearborn PkyChicago, IL 60610
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Parc Chesnut, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parc Chesnut Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parc Chesnut area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple priced from $1,230. 11 W. Division has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here are the most affordable Parc Chesnut apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
11 W. DivisionStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
1036 N. DearbornStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
211 E. DelawareStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
18 E. ElmStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
25 E. DelawareStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,525
Park DearbornKitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,550
1522 N La Salle DrStudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parc Chesnut, IL

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parc Chesnut area is the $2.50 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at 116-120 Chestnut Properties in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Parc Chesnut apartment is the 1531 N Wells St. Model at 1531 N Wells St starting at $6,400 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Parc Chesnut neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parc Chesnut apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
116-120 Chestnut PropertiesFour Bedroom4BR,3.5BA$2.50
1531 N Wells St1531 N Wells St.4BR,2BA$2.84
407 W North Ave, Unit 5E407 W North Ave3BR,2BA$2.40
440 N. Wabash Ave.Two Bedroom 1324 sq ft2BR,2BA$2.11
The Evergreen Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.82
211 E Ohio St, Unit 2719211 E Ohio St1BR,1BA$2.71
Asbury PlazaDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
1111 N. Dearborn1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.82
Lake Shore PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.28

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Parc Chesnut, Chicago, IL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Chicago. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parc Chesnut Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Parc Chesnut?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parc Chesnut is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parc Chesnut?

The cheapest apartment in Parc Chesnut is Maple which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in Parc Chesnut costs $27,443.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parc Chesnut?

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 Parc Chesnut 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 Parc Chesnut?

Cheap apartments in Parc Chesnut have an average cost of $523 which is $26,920 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parc Chesnut.

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