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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 4735 Beacon priced from $995. The Annabelle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,006. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4735 Beacon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
The Annabelle ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S3Studio,1BA$1,006
4502-04 N Paulina4504 N. Paulina '01Studio,1BA$1,050
The EdisonStudio | 1 bath - EFFRStudio,1BA$1,091
3834 N SheffieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Kenmore0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, IL

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.14 price per square foot 4008 N Southport Ave Model at 4008 N Southport Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 1454 W Winnemac Ave Model at 1454 W Winnemac Ave, Unit 3 starting at $3,295 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Uptown Chicago 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.
4008 N Southport Ave, Unit 14008 N Southport Ave3BR,2BA$1.14
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
4452 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 24452 N Sheridan Rd2BR,2BA$1.93
900 W Montrose Ave4410 Hazel Tier 2 bed2BR,1BA$1.85
1456 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 21456 W Irving Park Rd2BR,1BA$2.00
1456 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 21456 W Irving Park Rd2BR,1BA$2.00
952 W Windsor Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
911 W Lawrence Ave, Unit #307911 W Lawrence Ave1BR,1BA$2.00

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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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown is Times Square Apartments which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $5,400.

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 6 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 $130 which is $5,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!