
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodlawn Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $725 (34 Rentals)
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6529 S Kimbark Ave

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6525 S Evans Ave

6225 S Dorchester Ave

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6700 S Paxton Ave

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Woodlawn, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Woodlawn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Studio Apartments | $946 | $726 | $1,439 |
| Woodlawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $1,279 | $1,673 |
| Woodlawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $1,200 | $2,999 |
| Woodlawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $1,665 | $3,599 |
| Woodlawn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $1,625 | $2,980 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Woodlawn Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Woodlawn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodlawn area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5748 Blackstone By 3L Living priced from $726. Jeffery Parkway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Woodlawn apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5748 Blackstone By 3L Living | No Kitchenette with Shared Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $726 |
| Jeffery Parkway Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| 6700-12 S Chappel | STUNNING + SPACIOUS 2 Bedroom apartment in quie... | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Oglesby Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B1B | 2BR,2BA | $1,716 |
| Greenwood Apartments | 4 Bed/2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $2,495 |
| Cloisters | clo-1b1a | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| 5715-5725 S. Kimbark Avenue | 57152bb | 2BR,1BA | $2,999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodlawn, IL
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodlawn area is the $2.41 price per square foot 1358-4bA Model at 1358 E. 58th Street in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $4,895. The second greatest value Woodlawn apartment is the 4 Bed/3 Bath Model at Greenwood Apartments starting at $2,980 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodlawn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1358 E. 58th Street | 1358-4bA | 4BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| Greenwood Apartments | 4 Bed/3 Bath | 4BR,3BA | $1.70 |
| 843 E Marquette Rd, Unit 2 | 843 E Marquette Rd | 4BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 1140 E Marquette Rd | 1140 E Marquette Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 5756 S Kenwood Ave, Unit A | 5756 S Kenwood Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Cloisters | clo-2b1c | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 5715-5725 S. Kimbark Avenue | 57153ba | 3BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Oglesby Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B1B | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Jeffery Parkway Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
| 5748 Blackstone By 3L Living | Shared Kitchenette & Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
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Best Local Schools in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodlawn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Woodlawn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodlawn is under $2,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodlawn?
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 3 regular apartments in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn?
Cheap apartments in Woodlawn have an average cost of $521 which is $1,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodlawn.
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