Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portage Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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4817 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 2R
$1,500
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4817 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 2R

4817 W Cornelia AveChicago, IL 60641
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4046 N Laporte Ave
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4046 N Laporte Ave

4046 N Laporte AveChicago, IL 60641
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Cheapest Available Portage Park Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6 Corners Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage Park, IL

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage Park area is the $1.22 price per square foot 5525 W Dakin St Model at 5525 W Dakin St, Unit 1 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Portage Park apartment is the 6017 W Irving Park Rd Model at 6017 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 2nd Fl starting at $2,700 with a $1.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5525 W Dakin St, Unit 15525 W Dakin St3BR,1BA$1.22
6017 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 2nd Fl6017 W Irving Park Rd3BR,1BA$1.80
5219 W Cuyler Ave5219 W Cuyler Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
6313 W Montrose Ave, Unit 1st6313 W Montrose Ave3BR,1BA$2.33
5501 W Dakin St, Unit First floor5501 W Dakin St2BR,1BA$1.80
5008 W Henderson St, Unit 25008 W Henderson St2BR,1BA$1.91
5154 W EDDY ST, Unit Garden Unit5154 W EDDY ST2BR,1BA$1.45
5817 W Berteau Ave, Unit 5820-25817 W Berteau Ave3BR,1BA$1.90
5162 W Montrose Ave, Unit 65162 W Montrose Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
4817 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 2R4817 W Cornelia Ave2BR,1BA$1.88

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