Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ravenswood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (79 Rentals)
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4600 N. Winchester / 1940-54 W. Wilson

4606 N. Hermitage

1425 W Wilson Ave, Unit 2M
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4625 N Winchester Ave, Unit 2
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4614 N Paulina St, Unit A09C

4427 N Seeley Ave

4933 N Whipple St

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit A01C

4928 N Whipple St, Unit 37-G

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit #4737-105

4504 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 3E
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1919 W Winnemac Ave, Unit M08B

Wilson Court - 1901 W Wilson Ave

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 404

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 407

4738 N Hermitage Ave, Unit M01B

Harry Frank Building - 1938 W Lawrence Ave

4542 N Damen Ave, Unit #4546-202

2607 W Gunnison St, Unit 2

2610 W Gunnison St, Unit 2R

2612 W Gunnison St, Unit 2610-2R
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4414 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 4411-B2

4405 N Clark St

4616 N Paulina St, Unit #4614-103

2606 W Gunnison St, Unit 2

5137 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 3A

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 4

4540 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 1E
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Ravenswood, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ravenswood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ravenswood Studio Apartments | $1,448 | $975 | $1,795 |
Ravenswood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,200 | $3,007 |
Ravenswood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,595 | $4,212 |
Ravenswood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,236 | $2,400 | $5,550 |
Ravenswood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 79 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ravenswood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Ravenswood Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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4606 N. Hermitage | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ravenswood, IL
As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ravenswood area is the $0.15 price per square foot 4735 N Hermitage Ave Model at 4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 404 in the in the Ravenswood neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Ravenswood apartment is the 2122 W Ainslie St Model at 2122 W Ainslie St, Unit 2 starting at $1,595 with a $0.16 price per square foot in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ravenswood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 404 | 4735 N Hermitage Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.15 |
2122 W Ainslie St, Unit 2 | 2122 W Ainslie St | Studio ,1BA | $0.16 |
4849 N Seeley Ave, Unit # 02 | 4849 N Seeley Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
2707 W Berwyn Ave, Unit A07W | 2707 W Berwyn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
2855 W Argyle St, Unit 2W | 2855 W Argyle St | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
2707 W Berwyn Ave, Unit 2 | 2707 W Berwyn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
2152 W Agatite Ave, Unit G | 2152 W Agatite Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
1916 W Winona St, Unit 1932-3 | 1916 W Winona St | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
5137 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 3A | 5137 N Wolcott Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
5133 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 1A | 5133 N Wolcott Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Getting Around the Ravenswood Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
67 / 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 Ravenswood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ravenswood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ravenswood is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ravenswood?
The cheapest apartment in Ravenswood is Harry Frank Building - 1938 W Lawrence Ave which is listed at $1,452, while the average apartment in Ravenswood costs $3,500.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ravenswood?
Cheap apartments in Ravenswood have an average cost of $180 which is $3,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ravenswood.
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