Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (58 Rentals)

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6117 S Vernon Ave, Unit Bsm
$1,250
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6117 S Vernon Ave, Unit Bsm

6117 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60637
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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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5134 S King Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5134 S King Dr

5134 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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6100 Eberhart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6100 Eberhart

6100 S Eberhart AveChicago, IL 60637
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801-805 E Drexel Sq
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801-805 E Drexel Sq

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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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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5854 S Michigan Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

5854 S Michigan Ave

5854 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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6000 S Prairie Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6000 S Prairie Ave

6000 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60637
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5911 S Michigan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5911 S Michigan Ave

5911 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60637
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5758 S Wabash Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5758 S Wabash Ave

5758 S Wabash 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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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 $675. 6100 Eberhart has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Washington Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6246 S. King Dr.EfficienciesStudio,1BA$675
6100 Eberhart0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
801-805 E Drexel SqStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$940
Boxelder CourtTwo Bedroom 50% AMI2BR,1BA$965
6160-6212 S King Dr2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,000
6022 S Indiana Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,110
Washington Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,110
6125-6129 S Wabash Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,120
KLEO Art ResidencesStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,160
Washington Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, IL

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Park area is the $1.03 price per square foot 5942 S Calumet Ave Model at 5942 S Calumet Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Washington Park neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Washington Park apartment is the Three Bedroom 60% AMI Model at Prairie Park Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $0.87 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.
5942 S Calumet Ave, Unit 25942 S Calumet Ave4BR,1BA$1.03
Prairie Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom 60% AMI3BR,2BA$0.87
CYM Living Commons3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.21
IronwoodTwo Bedroom 120%2BR,1BA$0.91
6326 S Saint Lawrence Ave6326 S Saint Lawrence Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
6211 S Michigan Ave, Unit 3S6211 S Michigan Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.28
6117 S Vernon Ave, Unit Bsm6117 S Vernon Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
Washington Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$1.24
5758 S Wabash Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.34
Boxelder CourtOne Bedroom 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1.34

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 $675.

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 5854 S Michigan Ave and starts from $1,180.

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