Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pilsen Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (50 Rentals)

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2014 S Ashland Ave
$900 - $1,200
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$900 - $1,200
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2014 S Ashland Ave

2014 S Ashland AveChicago, IL 60608
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property at 262 W 26th St

$1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

262 W 26th St

ChicagoIL60616

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property at 2228 S Wood St

$2,000 - $2,300

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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2228 S Wood St

ChicagoIL60608
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1809 S Carpenter St
Studio Apartments

1809 S Carpenter St

1809 S Carpenter StChicago, IL 60608
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1810 S Throop St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1810 S Throop St

1810 S Throop StChicago, IL 60608
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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2800 S Union AveChicago, IL 60616
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1912 S Throop St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1912 S Throop St

1912 S Throop StChicago, IL 60608
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1603 S Wood St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1603 S Wood St

1603 S Wood StChicago, IL 60608
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707 W 28th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

707 W 28th St

707 W 28th StChicago, IL 60616
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property at 1656 S Throop St

$1,500 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

1656 S Throop St

ChicagoIL60608

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property at 1014 W 19th St

$1,600 - $1,750

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 14

1014 W 19th St

ChicagoIL60608
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1621 S Carpenter St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1621 S Carpenter St

1621 S Carpenter StChicago, IL 60608
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1644 W 21st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1644 W 21st St

1644 W 21st StChicago, IL 60608
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1927 S Racine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1927 S Racine Ave

1903 S Racine AveChicago, IL 60608
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Pilsen, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pilsen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pilsen area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 561 W 18th St priced from $1,400. 1935 S Canalport Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Pilsen apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
561 W 18th St1st front1BR,1BA$1,400
1935 S Canalport AveApartment 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,825
1644 W 21st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,899
The OtisC121BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pilsen, IL

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pilsen area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1901 S May St Model at 1901 S May St, Unit 1 in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Pilsen apartment is the Apartment 3 Bedroom Model at 1935 S Canalport Ave starting at $1,825 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the South Loop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pilsen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1901 S May St, Unit 11901 S May St3BR,2.5BA$1.18
1935 S Canalport AveApartment 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$0.93
2914 S Quinn St, Unit 2nd floor2914 S Quinn St2BR,1BA$1.05
1637 W 18th St, Unit 1R1637 W 18th St2BR,1.5BA$2.24
2820 S Short St2820 S Short St2BR,1BA$1.65
1901 S Allport St, Unit 1C1901 S Allport St2BR,1BA$2.00
1644 W 21st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.37
2123 S Ashland Ave, Unit 2 f2123 S Ashland Ave1BR,1BA$2.40
1822 S Throop St1822 S Throop St1BR,1BA$2.39
2014 S Ashland Ave2014 S Ashland Ave1BR,1BA$2.40

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Pilsen, Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pilsen Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pilsen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pilsen Apartment is $1,400 at 561 W 18th St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pilsen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pilsen is starting from $1,899 at 1644 W 21st St.

What is the most affordable Pilsen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pilsen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1935 S Canalport Ave and starts from $1,825.

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