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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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410 E 107th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 E 107th St

410 E 107th StChicago, IL 60628
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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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10206 S Walden Pky
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10206 S Walden Pky

10206 S Walden PkyChicago, IL 60643
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234 E 109th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

234 E 109th

234 E 109th StChicago, IL 60628
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8951 S Ada
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8951 S Ada

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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9000 S Bishop
1 Bedroom Apartments

9000 S Bishop

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

222 E 109th

10848-10852 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60628
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11250 S Indiana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11250 S Indiana

11250-11256 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60628
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10901 S Vernon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10901 S Vernon

10901 S Vernon 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 Studio unit found at 11214-18 S Indiana priced from $975. 8956-58 South Elizabeth Street/1238-40 W 90th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11214-18 S Indiana0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
8956-58 South Elizabeth Street/1238-40 W 90th St8956-58 South Elizabeth Street/1238-40 W 90th... -2BR,1BA$1,300
8916 S Justine St LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, IL

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $1.17 price per square foot 9021 S Justine St Model at 9021 S Justine St, Unit 9021 S. Justine 1S in the in the Beverly neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the 10040 S State St Model at 10040 S State St, Unit State starting at $1,700 with a $1.86 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.
9021 S Justine St, Unit 9021 S. Justine 1S9021 S Justine St2BR,1BA$1.17
10040 S State St, Unit State10040 S State St2BR,1BA$1.86
303 W 104th St, Unit 2303 W 104th St2BR,1BA$1.46
11111 S Vernon1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.54
11214-18 S Indiana0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.95

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Washington Heights, Chicago, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $960 at 11111 S Vernon.

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 $1,300 at 8956-58 South Elizabeth Street/1238-40 W 90th St.

What is the most affordable Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 8956-58 South Elizabeth Street/1238-40 W 90th St and starts from $1,500.

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