Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Little Italy Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (6 Rentals)

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University Village Little Italy, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Village Little Italy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Village Little Italy area of Chicago, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at Post Chicago Apartments priced from $1,179. Shoreham and Tides has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,131. Here are the most affordable University Village Little Italy apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Post Chicago Apartments4 Bed 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1,179
Shoreham and TidesCONVERTIBLE 03 - TIDES1BR,1BA$2,131
MilieuS05Studio,1BA$2,372

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Village Little Italy, IL

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Village Little Italy area is the $2.61 price per square foot 5bd 3 Ba Model at 1120 W Polk St in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value University Village Little Italy apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Post Chicago Apartments starting at $1,249 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Parc Chesnut neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Village Little Italy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1120 W Polk St5bd 3 Ba5BR,3BA$2.61
Post Chicago Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.19
The Van BurenA131BR,1BA$3.26
The Residences at NewCityOne Bedroom D+1BR,1BA$4.40
1270 S Blue Island Ave, Unit 11270 S Blue Island Ave1BR,1BA$4.16
MilieuA061BR,1BA$4.57
The RosieC111BR,1BA$4.22
Sentral Michigan AvenueS5Studio ,1BA$4.22
MILASAStudio ,1BA$4.47
Shoreham and TidesSTUDIO 06 - THE SHOREHAMStudio ,1BA$4.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Village Little Italy, Chicago, IL

Ranked #78

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Village Little Italy Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Village Little Italy?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Village Little Italy is under $2,914.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Village Little Italy?

The cheapest apartment in University Village Little Italy is Shoreham and Tides which is listed at $2,131, while the average apartment in University Village Little Italy costs $6,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Village Little Italy?

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 57 regular apartments in University Village Little Italy 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 University Village Little Italy?

Cheap apartments in University Village Little Italy have an average cost of $955 which is $5,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Village Little Italy.

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