Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (10 Rentals)

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11000 S Michigan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11000 S Michigan Ave

11000 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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9218 S. Bishop
1 Bedroom Apartments

9218 S. Bishop

9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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10901 S Vernon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10901 S Vernon

10901-10911 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628
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9101-9109 S Beverly Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

9101-9109 S Beverly AveChicago, IL 60620
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10206 S Walden Pky
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10206 S Walden Pky

10206 S Walden PkyChicago, IL 60643
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Cheapest Available Washington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Heights area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 11111 S Vernon Chicago, IL 60628 priced from $980. 222 E 109th St Chicago, IL 60628 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11111 S Vernon Chicago, IL 606281 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$980
222 E 109th St Chicago, IL 606281 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,070
11214-18 S Indiana0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, IL

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $1.33 price per square foot 915 W 95th St Model at 915 W 95th St, Unit 2e in the in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the 10747 S Michigan Ave Model at 10747 S Michigan Ave, Unit Apartment B starting at $1,400 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the South Chicago neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
915 W 95th St, Unit 2e915 W 95th St2BR,1BA$1.33
10747 S Michigan Ave, Unit Apartment B10747 S Michigan Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
10320-28 S Walden Pkwy1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.18
222 E 109th St Chicago, IL 606281 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.54
11111 S Vernon Chicago, IL 606281 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.57
11214-18 S Indiana0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.64

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Heights Apartment is $980 at 11111 S Vernon Chicago, IL 60628.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Washington Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington Heights is starting from $1,600 at 11214-18 S Indiana.

What is the most affordable Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2253-59 W. 111th St LLC and starts from $3,600.

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