Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pilsen Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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2973 S Lyman St, Unit 2
$1,200
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$1,200
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2973 S Lyman St, Unit 2

2973 S Lyman StChicago, IL 60608
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property at 1503 W 19th St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1503 W 19th St, Unit 3R

1503 W 19th St
ChicagoIL60608

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property at 2628 S Throop St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2628 S Throop St, Unit 2

2628 S Throop 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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561 W 18th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

561 W 18th St

561 W 18th StChicago, IL 60616
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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 3145 S May St

$1,500

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$1,500
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3145 S May St, Unit 1F

3145 S May St
ChicagoIL60608
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1322 W 18th Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1322 W 18th Pl

1322 W 18th PlChicago, IL 60608
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500 W 32nd St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

500 W 32nd St

500 W 32nd 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 Addams 2.0 priced from $1,280. 2049 W Coulter St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Pilsen apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Addams 2.01BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,280
2049 W Coulter St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,325
6 Units in Pilsen - Beautifully Rehabbed2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,595
500 W 32nd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,650
1644 W 21st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pilsen, IL

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pilsen area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2040 W 19th St Model at 2040 W 19th St, Unit 2 in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Pilsen apartment is the 2968 S Loomis St Model at 2968 S Loomis St, Unit 1 starting at $2,150 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Armour Square 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.
2040 W 19th St, Unit 22040 W 19th St3BR,1BA$1.30
2968 S Loomis St, Unit 12968 S Loomis St2BR,1BA$1.48
2124 S Halsted St, Unit 32124 S Halsted St3BR,2BA$2.14
1338 W Cullerton St3 bd 2 ba3BR,2BA$2.37
1846 S Loomis St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.89
Bishop Street LoftsTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,1BA$2.00
2969 S Archer Ave, Unit 2F2969 S Archer Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
1644 W 21st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.37
2973 S Lyman St, Unit 22973 S Lyman St1BR,1BA$1.71
6 Units in Pilsen - Beautifully Rehabbed2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.36

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Pilsen, Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pilsen Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pilsen?

The cheapest apartment in Pilsen is Addams 2.0 which is listed at $1,280, while the average apartment in Pilsen costs $13,575.

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 2 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 $626 which is $12,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pilsen.

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