
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (51 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Washington Park area of Chicago.


KLEO Art Residences

Boxelder Court

6160 S Martin Luther King Dr

5504 S Wabash

5168 S King Dr

5926 S Michigan Ave

111 E 57th St

5162 S King Dr

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Ironwood

Southland Village

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5148 S Indiana Ave, Unit G

Park Apartments

5718 S Wabash Ave

Hyde Park West

6035 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Unit gs

6149-6151 S Evans Ave

5035 S King Dr

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6214 S Eberhart

6209 S Michigan Ave

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6022 S Indiana Ave

5850-5858 S Martin Luther King Dr

St. Edmund's Meadows

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5655-5659 S Indiana Ave

6125 S Wabash

362 E 60th St

6101 S Langley

5410 S Indiana Ave

5609 S Michigan Ave

6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

6201-6203 S Langley Ave

5901 S Michigan

6125 S Champlain Ave, Unit G
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6000 S Prairie

5854 S Michigan

5624 S. Wabash

6147 S Vernon Ave

6033 S Vernon

5758 S Wabash

6100 Eberhart

5300 S Michigan

6201 S Evans Ave

5536 S Perry Ave
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Washington Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park Studio Apartments | $966 | $600 | $1,480 |
| Washington Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $1,005 | $1,815 |
| Washington Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $1,000 | $2,300 |
| Washington Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $1,010 | $3,000 |
| Washington Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $1,700 | $3,355 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Washington Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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. Jarrell Washington Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Washington Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6246 S. King Dr. | Efficiencies | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| Jarrell Washington Park | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| KLEO Art Residences | One Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Boxelder Court | Two Bedroom 50% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $965 |
| 6160 S Martin Luther King Dr | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 6022 S Indiana Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| 5504 S Wabash | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| 6125 S Wabash | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Ironwood | Two Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Southland Village | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, IL
As of August 22, 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 Two Bedroom 120% Model at Ironwood starting at $1,280 with a $0.91 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Park Apartments | Three Bedroom 60% AMI | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Ironwood | Two Bedroom 120% | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 5047 S Champlain | 4 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Renovated | 4BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Park Apartments | Three Bedroom 60% AMI | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 5901 S Michigan | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Boxelder Court | One Bedroom 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Southland Village | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 5148 S Indiana Ave, Unit G | 5148 S Indiana Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 5504 S Wabash | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Jarrell Washington Park | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Park?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Park is KLEO Art Residences which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Washington Park costs $1,300.
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 18 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 $377 which is $923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Park.
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