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Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Chicago area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 4521 N. Malden St. priced from $1,140. The Onyx on Carmen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Uptown Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4521 N. Malden St.Studio 607Studio,1BA$1,140
The Onyx on CarmenUpgraded Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,150
Wilson Uptown LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The WinnieA8 - 60% AMI AROStudio,1BA$1,234
The Onyx on SheridanStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,250
4600 BeaconStudio - UpdatedStudio,1BA$1,295
The DraperC9 - 60% AMI ARO1BR,1BA$1,313

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Chicago, IL

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Chicago area is the $1.20 price per square foot 828 Leland W Ave Model at 828 Leland W Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Uptown Chicago neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Uptown Chicago apartment is the 1456 W Irving Park Rd Model at 1456 W Irving Park Rd, Unit # 01 starting at $4,250 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
828 Leland W Ave, Unit 1828 Leland W Ave5BR,2BA$1.20
1456 W Irving Park Rd, Unit # 011456 W Irving Park Rd4BR,2BA$1.85
1456 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 11456 W Irving Park Rd4BR,2BA$1.80
5300 N Sheridan Rd3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.90
1455 W Wilson Ave, Unit 21455 W Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
652 W Gordon Ter, Unit 1E652 W Gordon Ter2BR,2BA$2.20
900 W Montrose Ave905 Agatite - 2 bed den2BR,1BA$2.00
1012 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 21012 W Sunnyside Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
Times Square Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B32BR,1BA$2.06
930 W. Winona1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois, including Chicago. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Chicago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Chicago is at 4521 N. Malden St. listed at $1,140.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Chicago Apartment is $1,313 at The Draper.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Chicago is starting from $2,179 at Times Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Uptown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments and starts from $2,550.

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