Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (75 Rentals)

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5035 S King Dr
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

5035 S King Dr

5035 S King DrChicago, IL 60615
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421 East 62nd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 East 62nd

6219 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60637
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6214 S Eberhart
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6214 S Eberhart

6214 S EberhartChicago, IL 60637
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6125 S Wabash
2 Bedroom Apartments

6125 S Wabash

6125-6129 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60637
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362 E 60th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

362 E 60th St

362 E 60th StChicago, IL 60637
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5609 S Michigan Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

5609 S Michigan Ave

5609 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60637
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6033 S Vernon
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6033 S Vernon

6033 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60637
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6201-6203 S Langley Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6201-6203 S Langley Ave

6201-6203 S Langley AveChicago, IL 60637
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6000 S Prairie
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6000 S Prairie

6000 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60637

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Cheapest Available Washington Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 6246 S. King Dr. priced from $710. Boxelder Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Washington Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6246 S. King Dr.EfficienciesStudio,1BA$710
Boxelder CourtTwo Bedroom 50% AMI2BR,1BA$965
5504 S Wabash2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,110
6125 S Wabash2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,120
KLEO Art ResidencesStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,160
6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$1,185
IronwoodTwo Bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$1,190
Southland Village2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
5901 S Michigan2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,225
Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, IL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Park area is the $0.87 price per square foot Three Bedroom 60% AMI Model at Prairie Park Apartments in the in the Washington Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Washington Park apartment is the 6132 S Eberhart Ave Model at 6132 S Eberhart Ave, Unit G starting at $1,850 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Washington Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom 60% AMI3BR,2BA$0.87
6132 S Eberhart Ave, Unit G6132 S Eberhart Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.09
5046 S Champlain3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.21
IronwoodTwo Bedroom 120%2BR,1BA$0.91
6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$0.94
Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.51
5901 S Michigan2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.32
6000 S Prairie2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.44
Boxelder CourtOne Bedroom 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1.34
Southland Village2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Washington Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Washington Park is at 6246 S. King Dr. listed at $710.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Park Apartment is $1,126 at Boxelder Court.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington Park is starting from $965 at Boxelder Court.

What is the most affordable Washington Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Washington Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Southland Village and starts from $1,400.

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