Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pilsen Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (48 Rentals)

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264 W 26th St

ChicagoIL60616

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1001 W 31st 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 Bedroom Apartments

1810 S Throop St

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

Bridgeport

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

1912 S Throop St

1912 S Throop StChicago, IL 60608
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1603 S Wood St
1 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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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 $1,150. Mccormick Coliving has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable Pilsen apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
561 W 18th StGarden Apartment Util Included 1bd 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Mccormick ColivingPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath (E)4BR,3BA$1,255
707 W 28th St707 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1,500
Bishop Street LoftsTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pilsen, IL

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pilsen area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2312 S Seeley Ave Model at 2312 S Seeley Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lower West Side neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Pilsen apartment is the 1034 W 20th Pl Model at 1034 W 20th Pl, Unit 3 starting at $2,900 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the University Village 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.
2312 S Seeley Ave, Unit 22312 S Seeley Ave4BR,3BA$1.06
1034 W 20th Pl, Unit 31034 W 20th Pl2BR,1.5BA$1.45
1752 W 18th Pl3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$2.29
1338 W Cullerton St3 bd 2 ba3BR,2BA$2.29
3146 S Union Ave, Unit 33146 S Union Ave3BR,1BA$1.22
2943 S Canal St, Unit 22943 S Canal St1BR,1BA$1.50
707 W 28th St707 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.50
Bishop Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
2029 W 23rd St, Unit 6D2029 W 23rd St2BR,1BA$2.27
1838 S May St, Unit Apt 2F1838 S May St2BR,1BA$1.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pilsen, Chicago, IL

Ranked #130

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Pilsen Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pilsen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pilsen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pilsen is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pilsen?

The cheapest apartment in Pilsen is 561 W 18th St which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Pilsen costs $3,630.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pilsen?

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 11 regular apartments in Pilsen 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 Pilsen?

Cheap apartments in Pilsen have an average cost of $521 which is $3,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pilsen.

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