
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portage Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Portage Park area of Chicago.


4915 W Belle Plaine Ave, Unit 4915-210

4828.5 W Addison St, Unit 6H

4901 W Cullom Ave

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3546 N Meade Ave, Unit 2nd floor

5833 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 1R

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5642 W Newport Ave
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4836 W Belle Plaine Ave

5344 W Eddy St, Unit G

4824 W Hutchinson St

5126 W Cullom Ave

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5344 W Eddy St, Unit G

4821 W Cornelia Ave

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5118 W Byron St, Unit Second Floor
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4819 W Cornelia Ave

4039-4051 N Laporte Ave

3847-3857 N Linder Ave

4046 N Laporte Ave

3908 N Central Ave

4425-4431 N Milwaukee Ave

Portage Park Theater Apartments
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5344 W Eddy St
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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $1,300 | $2,950 |
| Portage Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $1,575 | $2,870 |
| Portage Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $1,200 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 22 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 1 Bed unit found at 4425-4431 N Milwaukee Ave priced from $1,425. Portage Park Theater Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Portage Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4425-4431 N Milwaukee Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Portage Park Theater Apartments | 1/1.0 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 4836 W Belle Plaine Ave | 2N | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage Park, IL
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage Park area is the $1.35 price per square foot 5228 W Hutchinson St Model at 5228 W Hutchinson St, Unit 2 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Portage Park apartment is the 5642 W Newport Ave Model at 5642 W Newport Ave starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5228 W Hutchinson St, Unit 2 | 5228 W Hutchinson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 5642 W Newport Ave | 5642 W Newport Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 5226 W Hutchinson St, Unit 1 | 5226 W Hutchinson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 5715 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 3rd floor | 5715 W Irving Park Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 3546 N Meade Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 3546 N Meade Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 5344 W Eddy St, Unit G | 5344 W Eddy St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 5114 W Grace St, Unit Garden apartment | 5114 W Grace St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 6 Corners Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| 4836 W Belle Plaine Ave | 2N | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Portage Park Theater Apartments | 1/1.0 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portage Park Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portage Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portage Park Apartment is $1,425 at 4425-4431 N Milwaukee Ave.
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