Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roscoe Village Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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2637 W George St
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2637 W George St

2637 W George StChicago, IL 60618
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1940 W DiverseyChicago, IL 60614

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Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roscoe Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roscoe Village area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at North Wolcott Ave priced from $1,795. Lathrop has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,815. Here are the most affordable Roscoe Village apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Wolcott Ave3315 #21BR,1BA$1,795
Lathrop1 Bedroom X 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,815
Riverview Terrace26092BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roscoe Village, IL

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roscoe Village area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2609 Model at Riverview Terrace in the in the Logan Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Roscoe Village apartment is the 3023 N Oakley Ave Model at 3023 N Oakley Ave, Unit 2A starting at $3,600 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roscoe Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverview Terrace26092BR,2BA$1.20
3023 N Oakley Ave, Unit 2A3023 N Oakley Ave4BR,2BA$1.80
2835 N Damen Ave, Unit 22835 N Damen Ave3BR,2BA$1.87
2450 W Diversey Ave, Unit 22450 W Diversey Ave3BR,2BA$1.67
2509 W Diversey Ave, Unit 1A2509 W Diversey Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.20
2450 W Diversey Ave, Unit Unit 22450 W Diversey Ave3BR,2BA$1.79
2450 W Diversey Ave, Unit 22450 W Diversey Ave3BR,2BA$1.79
2939 N Fairfield Ave, Unit 1A2939 N Fairfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.59
2336 W Addison St, Unit H12336 W Addison St2BR,1BA$1.90
North Wolcott Ave3315 #21BR,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

Ranked #54

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roscoe Village Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roscoe Village?

The cheapest apartment in Roscoe Village is North Wolcott Ave which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Roscoe Village costs $3,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roscoe Village?

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 11 regular apartments in Roscoe Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Roscoe Village?

Cheap apartments in Roscoe Village have an average cost of $721 which is $2,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roscoe Village.

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