
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portage Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (13 Rentals)
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5306 W Roscoe St

4826.5 W Addison St

4826.5 W Addison St

4828.5 W Addison St
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5833 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 1R
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7251-7259 Lawrence

7520 W Grand Ave
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 | $1,591 | $900 | $7,500 |
Portage Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $1,195 | $9,250 |
Portage Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,341 | $2,550 |
Portage Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $1,900 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Portage Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Portage Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Portage Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 7251-7259 Lawrence priced from $900. 3957 W Irving Park Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Portage Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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7251-7259 Lawrence | studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
3957 W Irving Park Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
7520 W Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Fullerton | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1,341 |
7005 W Gunnison St | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage Park, IL
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage Park area is the $2.00 price per square foot 4921 W Addison St Model at 4921 W Addison St, Unit #2 in the in the Portage Park neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Portage Park apartment is the 5201 W Roscoe St Model at 5201 W Roscoe St, Unit 1N starting at $1,760 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portage Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4921 W Addison St, Unit #2 | 4921 W Addison St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
5201 W Roscoe St, Unit 1N | 5201 W Roscoe St | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
4039 N LONG Ave, Unit G | 4039 N LONG Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Fullerton | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
4037 N Long Ave, Unit Garden | 4037 N Long Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
6 Corners Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.39 |
5833 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 1R | 5833 W Irving Park Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
7520 W Grand Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.94 |
7251-7259 Lawrence | studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
4950 W Warwick Ave, Unit 2F | 4950 W Warwick Ave | 2BR,1BA | $14.80 |
Getting Around the Portage Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 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 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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portage Park?
The cheapest apartment in Portage Park is 3957 W Irving Park Rd which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Portage Park costs $2,295.
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 7 regular apartments in Portage Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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