Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roscoe Village Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,500 (13 Rentals)

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2637 W George St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2637 W George St

2637 W George StChicago, IL 60618
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1940 W Diversey
2 Bedroom Apartments

1940 W Diversey

1940 W DiverseyChicago, IL 60614

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3140 Clybourn
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3140 Clybourn

3140 N Clybourn AveChicago, IL 60618

Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roscoe Village Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LathropStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
North Wolcott Ave3319 #11BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roscoe Village, IL

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roscoe Village area is the $0.26 price per square foot 1946 W Nelson St Model at 1946 W Nelson St, Unit # 02E in the in the Roscoe Village neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Roscoe Village apartment is the 2219 W Wellington Ave Model at 2219 W Wellington Ave, Unit CH starting at $5,350 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Depaul 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.
1946 W Nelson St, Unit # 02E1946 W Nelson St2BR,1BA$0.26
2219 W Wellington Ave, Unit CH2219 W Wellington Ave4BR,3.5BA$2.14
3023 N Oakley Ave, Unit 2A3023 N Oakley Ave4BR,2BA$1.80
3023 N Oakley Ave, Unit 23023 N Oakley Ave4BR,2BA$1.80
2509 W Diversey Ave, Unit 12509 W Diversey Ave3BR,2BA$1.65
2433 W Fletcher St, Unit Apt 12433 W Fletcher St4BR,2BA$1.84
2102 W Roscoe St, Unit 2F2102 W Roscoe St3BR,2BA$2.00
2509 W Diversey Ave, Unit 12509 W Diversey Ave3BR,2BA$1.94
2202 W Belmont Ave, Unit 2F2202 W Belmont Ave3BR,2BA$1.85
1821 W Henderson St, Unit 21821 W Henderson St2BR,2BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL

Ranked #48

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Roscoe Village Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Lathrop which is listed at $1,780, while the average apartment in Roscoe Village costs $4,400.

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 7 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 $920 which is $3,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roscoe Village.

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