Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (68 Rentals)

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9100 S Ashland Ave
$1,100 - $1,300
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9100 S Ashland Ave

9100 S Ashland AveChicago, IL 60620
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10415 S Vernon Ave, Unit 2
$1,150
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10415 S Vernon Ave, Unit 2

10415 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628
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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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Pullman Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pullman Apartments

11111-11115 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628
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410 E 107th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 E 107th St

410 E 107th StChicago, IL 60628
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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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8951 S Ada St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8951 S Ada St

8951 S Ada StChicago, IL 60620
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9400 S Laflin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9400 S Laflin St

9400 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60620
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11214-18 S Indiana
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11214-18 S Indiana

11214-18 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60628
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Brainard Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brainard Apartments

9000 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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222 E 109th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222 E 109th St

10848-10852 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60628

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Washington Heights, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 Pullman Apartments priced from $965. 410 E 107th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pullman Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$965
410 E 107th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$970
11214-18 S Indiana0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Brainard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,055
11143-11145 S King Dr1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,070
222 E 109th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,070
10901 S Vernon Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, IL

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $2.50 price per square foot 10226 S Charles St Model at 10226 S Charles St, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Beverly neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the 1404 W 119th St Model at 1404 W 119th St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Morgan Park 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.
10226 S Charles St, Unit Unit 210226 S Charles St3BR,1BA$2.50
1404 W 119th St, Unit 31404 W 119th St3BR,1BA$1.70
10901 S Vernon Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.39
9100 S Ashland Ave9100 S Ashland Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Brainard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.62
410 E 107th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.51
Pullman Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.68
11214-18 S Indiana0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.91
11143-11145 S King Dr1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.02
222 E 109th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$2.25

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Washington Heights, Chicago, IL

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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 $965 at Pullman Apartments.

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 $2,250.

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