Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wicker Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (63 Rentals)

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property at 2608 W Haddon Ave

$2,050 - $2,500

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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2608 W Haddon Ave

ChicagoIL60622

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1409 North Campbell Avenue
$2,050 - $2,700
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$2,050 - $2,700
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1409 North Campbell Avenue

1409 North Campbell AvenueChicago, IL 60622
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property at 1533 N Western Ave

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1533 N Western Ave, Unit # 01, Unit # 01

1533 N Western Ave
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1538 N Wood St
$2,300
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$2,300
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

1538 N Wood St

1538 N Wood StChicago, IL 60622
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property at 1433 N Cleaver St

$2,350 - $2,550

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$2,350 - $2,550
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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1433 N Cleaver St

ChicagoIL60642
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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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Wicker Park Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wicker Park Lofts

1515-1519 W Haddon AveChicago, IL 60642
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Explore the Windy City (But Watch for Falling Ice) - An Insider's Guide to Renting in Chicago

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wicker Park, IL

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wicker Park area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2614 W North Ave Model at 2614 W North Ave, Unit 3N in the in the West Park neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Wicker Park apartment is the 1349 N Noble St Model at 1349 N Noble St, Unit 3 starting at $4,150 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Noble Square 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.
2614 W North Ave, Unit 3N2614 W North Ave2BR,2BA$1.73
1349 N Noble St, Unit 31349 N Noble St3BR,2.5BA$1.98
2700 W North Ave, Unit 2072700 W North Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.71
1720 W Beach Ave, Unit 21720 W Beach Ave4BR,2BA$2.11
2116 W Concord Pl, Unit A02C2116 W Concord Pl2BR,1BA$1.56
2700 W North Ave2700 W North Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.03
1345 N Maplewood Ave1345 N Maplewood Ave4BR,2BA$2.33
1409 North Campbell Avenue1409 North Campbell Avenue2BR,1BA$2.25
1136 N Milwaukee Ave1136 N Milwaukee Ave2BR,1BA$2.11
1507 Elston N Ave, Unit 1R1507 Elston N Ave1BR,1BA$2.29

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