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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 Onyx on Sheridan priced from $1,125. 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
Onyx on SheridanStudio - UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,125
The Onyx on CarmenStudio Apartment - UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,150
Eight Eleven UptownA2A1BR,1BA$1,169
1124 W Wilson AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
4241 Kenmore ApartmentsStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200
1325 W WilsonStudioStudio,1BA$1,217

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Chicago, IL

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Chicago area is the $1.25 price per square foot 4625 N Dover St Model at 4625 N Dover St, Unit G in the in the Uptown Chicago neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Uptown Chicago apartment is the 910 W Gunnison St Model at 910 W Gunnison St, Unit 1 starting at $3,200 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Uptown Chicago 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.
4625 N Dover St, Unit G4625 N Dover St2BR,2BA$1.25
910 W Gunnison St, Unit 1910 W Gunnison St3BR,2BA$1.78
1455 W Wilson Ave, Unit 21455 W Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
845 W Leland Ave, Unit 2845 W Leland Ave2BR,2BA$1.90
900 W Montrose Ave4408 Hazel -2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.84
912 W Dakin St, Unit 917-304912 W Dakin St2BR,2BA$2.10
4326 N Kenmore Ave4/14BR,1BA$1.82
4121 North Sheridan Road, Unit GN4121 North Sheridan Road2BR,1BA$2.00
911 W Lawrence Ave, Unit #1202911 W Lawrence Ave1BR,1BA$2.07
4850 N Magnolia Ave, Unit #3W4850 N Magnolia Ave1BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Getting Around the Uptown Chicago Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 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 Uptown Chicago Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Chicago?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Chicago is under $1,217.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Chicago?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Chicago is Sheridan Park LLC which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Uptown Chicago costs $4,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Chicago?

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 3 regular apartments in Uptown Chicago 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 Uptown Chicago?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Chicago have an average cost of $106 which is $4,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Chicago.

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Written by: Nicole Harms

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