Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (16 Rentals)

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51st & King
2 Bedroom Apartments

51st & King

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
Senior Living
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6214 S Eberhart
2 Bedroom Apartments

6214 S Eberhart

6214 S EberhartChicago, IL 60637
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Boxelder Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boxelder Court

6205-6215 S Langley AveChicago, IL 60637
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Park Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Apartments

220 E Garfield BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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6101 S Langley
1 Bedroom Apartments

6101 S Langley

6101 S Langley 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 $750. 6160-6212 S Martin Luther King Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Washington Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6246 S. King Dr.Two rm StudioStudio,1BA$750
6160-6212 S Martin Luther King Dr2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,015
6101 S Langley1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,080
KLEO Art ResidencesOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,110
5504-12 S Wabash Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, IL

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Park area is the $1.13 price per square foot 6117 S Vernon Ave Model at 6117 S Vernon Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Washington Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Washington Park apartment is the 6044 S Rhodes Ave Model at 6044 S Rhodes Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,750 with a $1.28 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.
6117 S Vernon Ave, Unit 16117 S Vernon Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.13
6044 S Rhodes Ave, Unit #26044 S Rhodes Ave3BR,1BA$1.28
5333 S Calumet Ave, Unit 15333 S Calumet Ave3BR,2BA$1.60
548 E 61st St, Unit #3548 E 61st St3BR,1.5BA$1.83
6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr4 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment4BR,2BA$1.03
Southland Village2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.43
5504-12 S Wabash Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.54
6160-6212 S Martin Luther King Dr2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.70
KLEO Art ResidencesOne Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$2.26
6246 S. King Dr.Two rm StudioStudio ,1BA$1.36

Getting Around the Washington Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Washington Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Park is under $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Park?

The cheapest apartment in Washington Park is 6101 S Langley which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Washington Park costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Washington Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Washington Park?

Cheap apartments in Washington Park have an average cost of $662 which is $1,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Park.

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