
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smith Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,300 (9 Rentals)
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Smith Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Smith Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Smith Park Studio Apartments | $2,380 | $2,380 | $2,380 |
Smith Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,570 | $2,095 |
Smith Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
Smith Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,513 | $2,395 | $6,820 |
Smith Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,628 | $2,900 | $8,060 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Smith Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Smith Park Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westhaven Park Station | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smith Park, IL
As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Smith Park area is the $1.92 price per square foot 44 N Paulina St Model at 44 N Paulina St, Unit 1N in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Smith Park apartment is the 819 N Rockwell St Model at 819 N Rockwell St, Unit 1 starting at $2,495 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the West Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smith Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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44 N Paulina St, Unit 1N | 44 N Paulina St | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
819 N Rockwell St, Unit 1 | 819 N Rockwell St | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
2330 W Huron St, Unit 1E | 2330 W Huron St | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
2136 W Chicago Ave, Unit M06B | 2136 W Chicago Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
2000 W Superior St, Unit 4R | 2000 W Superior St | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Westhaven Park Station | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
2043 W Erie St, Unit 2E | 2043 W Erie St | 2BR,2BA | $28.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSmith Park, Chicago, IL
Ranked #60
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Smith Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Smith Park Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Smith Park?
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 2 regular apartments in Smith Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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