Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (51 Rentals)

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5148 S Indiana Ave, Unit G
$1,200
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$1,200

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5148 S Indiana Ave, Unit G

5148 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60615
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property at 6035 S Saint Lawrence Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6035 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Unit gs

6035 S Saint Lawrence Ave
ChicagoIL60637
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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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801 E Drexel Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 E Drexel Square

801-805 E Drexel SqChicago, IL 60615
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6022 S Indiana Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6022 S Indiana Ave

6022 S Indiana AveChicago, 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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6101 S Langley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6101 S Langley

6101 S Langley AveChicago, 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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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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5901 S Michigan
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5901 S Michigan

5911 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60637
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property at 6125 S Champlain Ave

$1,250

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6125 S Champlain Ave, Unit G

6125 S Champlain Ave
ChicagoIL60637

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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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5854 S Michigan
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

5854 S Michigan

5854 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60637
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5624 S. Wabash
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5624 S. Wabash

5606-5616 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60637
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6147 S Vernon Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

6147 S Vernon Ave

6147 S Vernon 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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5758 S Wabash
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5758 S Wabash

5758 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60637
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6100 Eberhart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6100 Eberhart

6100 S Eberhart AveChicago, IL 60637
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5300 S Michigan
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

5300 S Michigan

5300 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60615
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6201 S Evans Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6201 S Evans Ave

6201 S Evans 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6246 S. King Dr.EfficienciesStudio,1BA$710
Jarrell Washington Park0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$750
KLEO Art ResidencesOne Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$900
Boxelder CourtTwo Bedroom 50% AMI2BR,1BA$965
6160 S Martin Luther King Dr2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
6022 S Indiana Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,015
5504 S Wabash2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,085
6125 S Wabash2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,120
IronwoodTwo Bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$1,190
Southland Village2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom 60% AMI3BR,2BA$0.87
IronwoodTwo Bedroom 120%2BR,1BA$0.91
5047 S Champlain4 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Renovated4BR,1BA$1.52
Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.44
5901 S Michigan2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.36
Boxelder CourtOne Bedroom 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1.34
Southland Village2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.43
5148 S Indiana Ave, Unit G5148 S Indiana Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
5504 S Wabash2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.50
Jarrell Washington Park0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,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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