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Washington Heights, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Heights Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11143 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,035
11214-18 S Indiana0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, IL

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $0.83 price per square foot 10053 S Forest Ave Model at 10053 S Forest Ave, Unit #3 in the in the Pullman neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the 9000 S Loomis St Model at 9000 S Loomis St, Unit 2 starting at $1,450 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Beverly 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.
10053 S Forest Ave, Unit #310053 S Forest Ave2BR,1BA$0.83
9000 S Loomis St, Unit 29000 S Loomis St2BR,1BA$0.97
9021 S Justine St, Unit 9021 S. Justine 1S9021 S Justine St2BR,1BA$1.16
9011 S Laflin St, Unit 1st Floor9011 S Laflin St3BR,1BA$1.25
9438 S Bishop, Unit 2 second floor9438 S Bishop2BR,1BA$1.50
10747 S Michigan Ave, Unit Apartment B10747 S Michigan Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
915 W 95th St, Unit 2e915 W 95th St2BR,1BA$1.33
9453 S Loomis St9453 S Loomis St1BR,1BA$1.31
11214-18 S Indiana0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.64
11143 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington Heights?

There are currently 294 Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $2,800. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington Heights ranging from $800 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washington Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington Heights ranges from $800 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,738.

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