
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Portage Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,300 (6 Rentals)


4860 W Warner Ave
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Portage Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portage Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Park Studio Apartments | $1,858 | $1,250 | $2,200 |
Portage Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $1,300 | $2,925 |
| Portage Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $1,395 | $3,300 |
| Portage Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,950 | $3,195 |
| Portage Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portage Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Portage Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Portage Park is under $2,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portage Park?
The cheapest apartment in Portage Park is Portage Park Theater Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Portage Park costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portage Park?
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 Portage Park 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 Portage Park?
Cheap apartments in Portage Park have an average cost of $1,336 which is $1,664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portage Park.
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