Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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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. KLEO Art Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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
KLEO Art ResidencesOne Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$900
Boxelder CourtTwo Bedroom 50% AMI2BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, IL

As of July 08, 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
6116 S Evans Ave, Unit Garden6116 S Evans Ave3BR,1BA$1.46
6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$0.94
368 E 59th St, Unit #3368 E 59th St2BR,1BA$1.45
Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.44
Boxelder CourtOne Bedroom 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1.34
Southland Village2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.43
5901 S Michigan2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.48
5504 S Wabash2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington Park?

There are currently 270 Apartments for Rent in Washington Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,225. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington Park ranging from $1,300 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washington Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington Park ranges from $1,300 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,925.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Washington Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Washington Park range from $1,250 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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