Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $400 (102 Rentals)

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3835 N Fremont St
$1,250 - $1,795
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$1,250 - $1,795
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

3835 N Fremont St

3835 N Fremont StChicago, IL 60613
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734 W Bittersweet Pl
$1,400 - $1,450
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Studio Apartment Available May 1

734 W Bittersweet Pl

734 W Bittersweet PlChicago, IL 60613
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752 W Gordon Ter
$1,400 - $2,507
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752 W Gordon Ter

752 W Gordon TerChicago, IL 60613
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Chatelaine Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chatelaine Apartments

4911 N Winthrop AveChicago, IL 60640
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Belle Plaine Apartments
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Belle Plaine Apartments

820 W Belle Plaine AveChicago, IL 60613
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Wilson Apartments
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Wilson Apartments

4554 N Malden StChicago, IL 60640
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4735-4737 N Malden St
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4735-4737 N Malden St

4735-4737 N Malden StChicago, IL 60640
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Emerald Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Tower

4541 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60640
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Uptown, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at The Onyx on Carmen priced from $1,150. The Onyx on Sheridan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Onyx on CarmenUpgraded Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,150
The Onyx on SheridanUpgraded Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,175
3838 N. BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$1,215
Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+Studio (60% AMI)Studio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, IL

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.94 price per square foot 1454 W Winnemac Ave Model at 1454 W Winnemac Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Uptown Chicago neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 4318 N Sheridan Rd Model at 4318 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 2 starting at $2,800 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1454 W Winnemac Ave, Unit 31454 W Winnemac Ave2BR,1BA$1.94
4318 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 24318 N Sheridan Rd2BR,2BA$1.75
1455 W Wilson Ave, Unit 21455 W Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
652 W Gordon Ter, Unit 1E652 W Gordon Ter2BR,2BA$2.20
4443 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 34443 N Sheridan Rd2BR,2BA$2.00
4836 N Paulina St, Unit G4836 N Paulina St3BR,2BA$2.08
752 W Gordon Ter752 W Gordon Ter2BR,1.5BA$2.28
5306 N Ashland Ave, Unit 35306 N Ashland Ave1BR,1BA$2.18
4208 N Clark St, Unit 14208 N Clark St1BR,1BA$2.28
4180 Marine Terrace Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.32

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Chicago. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown is Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+ which is listed at $1,315, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $4,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown?

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 9 regular apartments in Uptown 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?

Cheap apartments in Uptown have an average cost of $134 which is $4,666 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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