Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sauganash Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (98 Rentals)

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5054 N Ridgeway Ave
$1,400 - $1,550
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5054 N Ridgeway Ave

5054 N Ridgeway AveChicago, IL 60625
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5329 N Central Ave, Unit 1
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5329 N Central Ave, Unit 1

5329 N Central AveChicago, IL 60630
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4926 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 1S

4926 N Kedzie Ave
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Cheapest Available Sauganash Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sauganash area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 5054 N Ridgeway Ave priced from $1,400. 4425-4431 N Milwaukee Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Sauganash apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5054 N Ridgeway Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
4425-4431 N Milwaukee Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
District 18601 Bed A1BR,1BA$2,047

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sauganash, IL

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sauganash area is the $1.23 price per square foot 5822 N Spaulding Ave Model at 5822 N Spaulding Ave, Unit Apartments for rent in the in the North Park neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Sauganash apartment is the 6441 N Francisco Ave Model at 6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the West Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sauganash apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5822 N Spaulding Ave, Unit Apartments for rent5822 N Spaulding Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 26441 N Francisco Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
5620 N Marmora Ave, Unit 15620 N Marmora Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
4527 N Christiana Ave, Unit BSMT4527 N Christiana Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
5127 W Carmen Ave, Unit #15127 W Carmen Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.40
4946 N Ridgeway Ave4946 N Ridgeway Ave2BR,2BA$2.40
5222 N Ludlam Ave, Unit Garden5222 N Ludlam Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
5054 N Ridgeway Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
5052 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 35052 W Sunnyside Ave1BR,1BA$2.06
3720 W Agatite Ave3720 W Agatite Ave1BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sauganash Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sauganash Apartment is $1,400 at 5054 N Ridgeway Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sauganash is starting from $2,928 at District 1860.

What is the most affordable Sauganash Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sauganash Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3210 W Lawrence Ave and starts from $2,775.

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