Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wrightwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (92 Rentals)

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$1,065

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

3601 W 79th St

ChicagoIL60652

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1370-1380 W 79th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1370-1380 W 79th St

1370-1380 W 79th StChicago, IL 60620
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7201 S Western Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7201 S Western Ave

7201-7203 S Western AveChicago, IL 60636
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8100 S Justine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8100 S Justine St

8100 S Justine StChicago, IL 60620
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8000 S Marshfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8000 S Marshfield Ave

8000 S Marshfield AveChicago, IL 60620
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2656 W 69th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2656 W 69th St

2656 W 69th StChicago, IL 60629
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8201 S Marshfield Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8201 S Marshfield Ave

8201 S Marshfield AveChicago, IL 60620
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9218 S. Bishop
1 Bedroom Apartments

9218 S. Bishop

9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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Columbus Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Tower

7855 S Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60652
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9101-9109 S Beverly Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

9101-9109 S Beverly AveChicago, IL 60620
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3000 W Marquette Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3000 W Marquette Rd

3000-3030 W Marquette RdChicago, IL 60629
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7555 S Hermitage Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7555 S Hermitage Ave

7555 S Hermitage AveChicago, IL 60620
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8052 S Laflin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8052 S Laflin St

8052 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60620
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Winchester Suites
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winchester Suites

7757-7759 S Winchester AveChicago, IL 60620
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1615 W 77th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1615 W 77th St

1615 W 77th StChicago, IL 60620
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6725 S Campbell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6725 S Campbell Ave

6725 S Campbell AveChicago, IL 60629
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7800 S Laflin Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7800 S Laflin Street

7800-7804 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60620
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Wrightwood, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wrightwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wrightwood area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1155 W 83rd St priced from $700. 1735 W 79th St 7906-10 S Hermitage Chicago, IL 60620 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Wrightwood apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$700
1735 W 79th St 7906-10 S Hermitage Chicago, IL 60620Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$790
8001 S Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60620Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$795
8201 S Ada St1325 W. 82nd StreetStudio,1BA$800
8256 S Loomis Blvd 1402-08 W 83rd Chicago, IL 60620Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$885
8057-59 S Marshfield Chicago, IL 606201 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$900
1348 W 83rd St2 BR2BR,1BA$900
1514-20 W 77th Chicago, IL 606201 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$985
7914 S Hermitage Ave Chicago, IL 606201 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
1704 W 77th St 7656 S Paulina St Chicago, IL 606201 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wrightwood, IL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wrightwood area is the $0.87 price per square foot 8010 S Marshfield Ave Model at 8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Wrightwood apartment is the 3622 W 79th Pl Model at 3622 W 79th Pl, Unit GARDEN UNIT - BASEMENT starting at $1,450 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Ashburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wrightwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 18010 S Marshfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
3622 W 79th Pl, Unit GARDEN UNIT - BASEMENT3622 W 79th Pl3BR,1BA$1.32
8055 S Paulina St8055 S Paulina St1BR,1BA$1.33
1348 W 83rd St1 BR1BR,1BA$1.06
7800 S Ashland Ave 1607-09 W 78th Chicago, IL 606202 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.26
1516 W 78th Street Chicago, IL 606202 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.45
7754 S Loomis 1404-16 W 78th St Chicago, IL 606202 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.46
7954 S Justine St 1538-42 E 80th Chicago, IL 606202 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40
7914 S Hermitage Ave Chicago, IL 606201 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.33
8001 S Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60620Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wrightwood, Chicago, IL

Ranked #106

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wrightwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wrightwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wrightwood is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wrightwood?

The cheapest apartment in Wrightwood is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Wrightwood costs $1,822.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wrightwood?

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 Wrightwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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