Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wicker Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,030 (44 Rentals)

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1178 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 2
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1178 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 2

1178 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60642
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1538 N Wood St, Unit #1
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 30

1538 N Wood St, Unit #1

1538 N Wood StChicago, IL 60622
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property at 1647 W North Ave
$2,390

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Base Rent$2,390

Total Monthly Price$2,390
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1647 W North Ave, Unit 03

1647 W North Ave
ChicagoIL60622
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property at 1247 N Cleaver St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Sep 15
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1247 N Cleaver St

ChicagoIL60642
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property at 2153 W Potomac Ave
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2153 W Potomac Ave, Unit 01F

2153 W Potomac Ave
ChicagoIL60622

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The North Hotel
Studio Apartments

The North Hotel

1622 N California AveChicago, IL 60647
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1326 N Cleaver
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1326 N Cleaver

1326 N CleaverChicago, IL 60642
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1234 N Cleaver
2 Bedroom Apartments

1234 N Cleaver

1234 N CleaverChicago, IL 60642
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1440 N Ashland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1440 N Ashland Ave

1440 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60622

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Wicker Park Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wicker Park Lofts

1515-1519 W Haddon AveChicago, IL 60642
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1249 N Greenview Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1249 N Greenview Ave

1249 N Greenview AveChicago, IL 60642
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Centrum Wicker Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Centrum Wicker Park

1664 W Division StChicago, IL 60622

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1412 N Ashland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1412 N Ashland Ave

1412 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60622
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1310 N Hoyne Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1310 N Hoyne Ave

1310 N Hoyne AveChicago, IL 60622
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1611 W Division
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1611 W Division

1611 W Division StChicago, IL 60622
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The Milwood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Milwood

1422-1426 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60622
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Sorrento Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sorrento Residences

2032-2046 W Division StChicago, IL 60622
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Bosworth Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bosworth Place

1220 N Bosworth AveChicago, IL 60642
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1510 W Division St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1510 W Division St

1510 W Division StChicago, IL 60642
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2740 W North Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2740 W North Ave

2740 W North AveChicago, IL 60647
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1728 W. Division
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1728 W. Division

1726-1732 W Division StChicago, IL 60622
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Cheapest Available Wicker Park Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1449 N California Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,695
1343 N Leavitt St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wicker Park, IL

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wicker Park area is the $0.33 price per square foot 1459 N Milwaukee Ave Model at 1459 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 2A in the in the West Park neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Wicker Park apartment is the 1945 W Crystal St Model at 1945 W Crystal St, Unit #2 starting at $3,295 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the West Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wicker Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1459 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 2A1459 N Milwaukee Ave2BR,2BA$0.33
1945 W Crystal St, Unit #21945 W Crystal St3BR,2BA$2.06
1945 W Crystal St, Unit 31945 W Crystal St3BR,2BA$2.06
1415 N Campbell Ave, Unit 11415 N Campbell Ave2BR,2BA$2.01
1219 N California Ave, Unit 21219 N California Ave3BR,1BA$2.08
1401 N Bosworth Ave, Unit 2C1401 N Bosworth Ave2BR,2BA$2.45
1252 N Cleaver St, Unit Coach House1252 N Cleaver St3BR,2BA$2.82
1503 N Talman Ave, Unit CH1503 N Talman Ave3BR,2BA$2.85
1401 N Bosworth Ave, Unit 41401 N Bosworth Ave1BR,1BA$2.20
HIGHPOINT Wicker Park1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wicker Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wicker Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wicker Park Apartment is $2,695 at HIGHPOINT Wicker Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wicker Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wicker Park is starting from $1,695 at 1449 N California Ave.

What is the most affordable Wicker Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wicker Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wicker Park Connection and starts from $4,770.

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