Cheap Homes for Rent in the Pilsen Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,500 (12 Rentals)

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property at 3145 S May St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3145 S May St, Unit 1F

3145 S May St
ChicagoIL60608

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property at 2031 W 23rd St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2031 W 23rd St, Unit 2

2031 W 23rd St
ChicagoIL60608
property at 1001 W 16th St
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1001 W 16th St, Unit 1R

1001 W 16th St
ChicagoIL60608

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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 $1,150. 1616 W. 18th Pl has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Pilsen apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Addams 2.01BR/8.0BA1BR,8BA$1,150
1616 W. 18th Pl1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,545
Rio Properties - 17441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,575
1626 S. Throop1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pilsen, IL

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pilsen area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 3143-3149 S Morgan St in the in the Armour Square neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Pilsen apartment is the 1638 W 18th Pl Model at 1638 W 18th Pl, Unit 2R starting at $3,500 with a $1.84 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.
3143-3149 S Morgan St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.60
1638 W 18th Pl, Unit 2R1638 W 18th Pl4BR,2BA$1.84
1652 S Throop St, Unit 21652 S Throop St3BR,2BA$2.17
2120 S Halsted St, Unit 3S2120 S Halsted St3BR,1BA$1.99
1900 S May St, Unit 1F1900 S May St2BR,1BA$1.80
1905 W 19th St, Unit 11905 W 19th St2BR,1BA$2.19
1015 W 31st Pl, Unit 1A1015 W 31st Pl1BR,1BA$2.00
1417 W 19th St, Unit 3R1417 W 19th St1BR,1BA$1.73
2973 S Lyman St, Unit 22973 S Lyman St1BR,1BA$1.71
Rio Properties - 17441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pilsen, Chicago, IL

Ranked #91

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pilsen

What type of rentals are currently available in Pilsen?

There are currently 414 Apartments for Rent in Pilsen, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $20,327. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pilsen ranging from $1,500 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pilsen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pilsen ranges from $1,500 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,574.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pilsen?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pilsen range from $1,500 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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