Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ravenswood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $572 (39 Rentals)

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Canvas at Leland Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canvas at Leland Plaza

4713 N Western AveChicago, IL 60625
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Damen Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Damen Apartments

4851 N DamenChicago, IL 60625
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4641 N Paulina St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4641 N Paulina St

4641 N PaulinaChicago, IL 60640
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1466 W Argyle St
Studio Apartments

1466 W Argyle St

1466 W Argyle StChicago, IL 60640
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Ravenswood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenswood Apartments

4407-4415 N Greenview AveChicago, IL 60640
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4801 North Ravenswood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4801 North Ravenswood

4801 N Ravenswood AveChicago, IL 60640
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4518-4528 N Damen Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4518-4528 N Damen Ave

4518-4528 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60625
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wolcott equities
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

wolcott equities

4534 N Wolcott AveChicago, IL 60640
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Damen Ave Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Damen Ave Apartments

5045-5051 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60625
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4407 Wolcott
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4407 Wolcott

4407 N Wolcott AveChicago, IL 60640
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4441-4455 N Damen Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4441-4455 N Damen Ave

4441-4455 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60625
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4424-4432 N Seeley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4424-4432 N Seeley Ave

4424-4432 N Seeley AveChicago, IL 60625
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The Westerner
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Westerner

2407 W Eastwood AveChicago, IL 60625
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4840 N Rockwell St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4840 N Rockwell St

4840 N Rockwell StChicago, IL 60625
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Issel Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Issel Building

4538-4552 N Clark StChicago, IL 60640
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1825-1839 W Foster Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1825-1839 W Foster Ave

1825-1839 W Foster AveChicago, IL 60640
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4502-04 N Paulina
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4502-04 N Paulina

4502-04 N Paulina StChicago, IL 60640
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2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

2103-2123 W Berwyn AveChicago, IL 60625
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Rockwell Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockwell Commons

4860 N Rockwell StChicago, IL 60625
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Bell Lawrence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Lawrence

4801-4813 N Bell AveChicago, IL 60625
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5101 N Winchester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5101 N Winchester Ave

5101 N Winchester AveChicago, IL 60640
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The Schoolhouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Schoolhouse

4641 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60640

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Argyle Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Argyle Manor

5000 N Winchester AveChicago, IL 60640
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2100-2112 W Ainslie St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2100-2112 W Ainslie St

2100-2112 W Ainslie StChicago, IL 60625
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Ravenswood, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ravenswood, IL

As of September 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ravenswood area is the $2.11 price per square foot 1452 W Winnemac Ave Model at 1452 W Winnemac Ave, Unit 3 in the Uptown Chicago neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Ravenswood apartment is the 2101 W Montrose Ave Model at 2101 W Montrose Ave, Unit 2101 W Montrose #2 in the North Center neighborhood starting at $2,220 with a $1.39 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ravenswood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1452 W Winnemac Ave, Unit 31452 W Winnemac Ave3BR, 1BA$2.11
2101 W Montrose Ave, Unit 2101 W Montrose #22101 W Montrose Ave2BR, 1BA$1.39
4411 N Seeley Ave, Unit 1A4411 N Seeley Ave2BR, 2BA$1.97
5062 N Winchester Ave, Unit 1E5062 N Winchester Ave2BR, 1.5BA$1.97
5058 N Winchester Ave5058 N Winchester Ave2BR, 1BA$2.07
5076 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 15076 N Wolcott Ave2BR, 1BA$1.97
5238 N California Ave, Unit Budlong Woods Area5238 N California Ave2BR, 1BA$1.60
2015ber20151b1b - 11001BR, 1BA$1.85
5158-62 N. Leavitt / 2209-11 W. Foster1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.13
5152 N Leavitt St, Unit 15152 N Leavitt St1BR, 1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Ranked #29

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ravenswood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ravenswood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ravenswood is at Ravenswood Vista Apartments listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ravenswood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ravenswood Apartment is $1,200 at Rockwell Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ravenswood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ravenswood is starting from $1,995 at Emaret at Lincoln Square.

What is the most affordable Ravenswood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ravenswood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4401 N Clark and starts from $2,899.

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