Cheap Homes for Rent in the Smith Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,495 (17 Rentals)

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property at 2119 W Washington Blvd
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
Affordability

2119 W Washington Blvd, Unit 3

2119 W Washington Blvd
ChicagoIL60612
property at 616 N Paulina St
$2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

616 N Paulina St, Unit #1

616 N Paulina St
ChicagoIL60622
property at 616 N Paulina St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

616 N Paulina St

ChicagoIL60622

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property at 616 N Paulina St
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

616 N Paulina St, Unit # 01

616 N Paulina St
ChicagoIL60622
property at 616 N Paulina St
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

616 N Paulina St

ChicagoIL60622

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property at 616 N Paulina St
$2,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

616 N Paulina St, Unit 1

616 N Paulina St
ChicagoIL60622

Cheapest Available Smith Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Smith Park area of Chicago, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at West Haven Park II - B priced from $192. Westhaven Park II - A has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $239. Here are the most affordable Smith Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Haven Park II - B4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$192
Westhaven Park II - A4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$239
Westhaven Park II - C3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$268
McCrory Senior Apartments1 Bed 60%1BR,1BA$1,300
1737 W Erie St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smith Park, IL

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smith Park area is the $1.90 price per square foot 1924 W Grand Ave Model at 1924 W Grand Ave, Unit J07P in the in the West Park neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Smith Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Westhaven Park II - A starting at $239 with a $0.15 price per square foot in the Near West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smith Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1924 W Grand Ave, Unit J07P1924 W Grand Ave4BR,2BA$1.90
Westhaven Park II - A3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.15
1446 N Leavitt St, Unit 2F1446 N Leavitt St3BR,2BA$2.00
2626 W Superior St, Unit 22626 W Superior St2BR,1BA$1.86
2620 W Superior St, Unit J09P2620 W Superior St2BR,1BA$2.00
West Haven Park II - B3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.13
44 N Paulina St, Unit 144 N Paulina St2BR,2BA$2.08
2732 W Chicago Ave, Unit 12732 W Chicago Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Westhaven Park II - C1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
1737 W Erie St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Smith Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Smith Park?

There are currently 196 Apartments for Rent in Smith Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $11,267. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Smith Park ranging from $1,495 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Smith Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Smith Park ranges from $1,495 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,670.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Smith Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Smith Park range from $2,000 to $5,385, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,595 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,795.

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