
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $400 (55 Rentals)
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930 W Eastwood Ave, Unit #308

Issel Building

The Onyx on Sheridan

5240 N Winthrop Ave

930 W. Winona
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The Edison

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4241 Kenmore Apartments

4240 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 104

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Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,571 | $1,025 | $2,382 |
| Uptown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,200 | $3,510 |
| Uptown Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,818 | $1,780 | $4,995 |
| Uptown Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,212 | $2,170 | $5,478 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 Sheridan Park LLC priced from $1,095. The Onyx on Sheridan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Uptown Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Park LLC | Studio in Uptown | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Onyx on Sheridan | Upgraded Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Onyx on Carmen | Upgraded Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Times Square Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,159 |
| The Edison | Studio | 1 bath - EFFR | Studio,1BA | $1,172 |
| Wyndham Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Chicago, IL
As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Chicago area is the $1.94 price per square foot 1452 W Winnemac Ave Model at 1452 W Winnemac Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Uptown Chicago neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Uptown Chicago apartment is the 1455 W Wilson Ave Model at 1455 W Wilson Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 with a $1.88 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1452 W Winnemac Ave, Unit 3 | 1452 W Winnemac Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 1455 W Wilson Ave, Unit 2 | 1455 W Wilson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 4318 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 2 | 4318 N Sheridan Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 4452 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 3 | 4452 N Sheridan Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 4445 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 4452-3 | 4445 N Sheridan Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| 4452 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 2 | 4452 N Sheridan Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| 4241 Kenmore Apartments | 4031 Kenmore - 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 900 W Montrose Ave | 906 Montrose - 2 Bed /1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 4750 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 1 | 4750 N Sheridan Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 939 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 3 | 939 W Sunnyside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #25
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL
McCutcheon Elementary School
Lake View High School
Walt Disney Magnet School
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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 $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Chicago is Times Square Apartments which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Uptown Chicago costs $3,200.
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 6 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 $105 which is $3,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Chicago.
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