
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wrightwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (92 Rentals)
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8201 S Ada St

1348 W 83rd St

8356 S Paulina St, Unit 1A

8356 S Paulina St, Unit 1A

1439 W 93rd St

3601 W 79th St

8617 S Ashland Ave, Unit Unit- 2B

9213 S Laflin St

8936 S Ashland Ave
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8055 S Paulina St

1725 W 91st St

6612 S Albany Ave

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7127 S Francisco Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

8246 S Racine Ave, Unit 2D

8246 S Racine Ave, Unit 3D

1745 W 91st St

1613 W 87th St, Unit 304

9101 S Beverly Blvd
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8136 S Kedzie Ave

1511 W 82nd St

7841 S Loomis Blvd

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3622 W 79th Pl, Unit GARDEN UNIT - BASEMENT, Unit GARDEN UNIT - BASEMENT

1370-1380 W 79th St

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7201 S Western Ave

8100 S Justine St

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8000 S Marshfield Ave
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1735 W 79th St 7906-10 S Hermitage Chicago, IL 60620

2656 W 69th St

8001 S Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60620

8201 S Marshfield Ave

9218 S. Bishop

Columbus Tower

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

8109-17 S Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60620

3000 W Marquette Rd

1815 W 77th St 7732 S Honore Street Chicago, IL 60620
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8256 S Loomis Blvd 1402-08 W 83rd Chicago, IL 60620

7555 S Hermitage Ave

8057-59 S Marshfield Chicago, IL 60620

7101 S Artesian Ave Chicago, IL 60629

8052 S Laflin St

Winchester Suites

7701 S Ashland Ave 1525-33 W 77th Chicago, IL 60620

1615 W 77th St

6725 S Campbell Ave

7800 S Laflin Street
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Wrightwood, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wrightwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightwood Studio Apartments | $1,071 | $700 | $1,375 |
| Wrightwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $800 | $1,350 |
| Wrightwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $900 | $4,061 |
| Wrightwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,450 | $2,895 |
| Wrightwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1155 W 83rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 1735 W 79th St 7906-10 S Hermitage Chicago, IL 60620 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| 8001 S Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60620 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 8201 S Ada St | 1325 W. 82nd Street | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 8256 S Loomis Blvd 1402-08 W 83rd Chicago, IL 60620 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| 8057-59 S Marshfield Chicago, IL 60620 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 1348 W 83rd St | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| 1514-20 W 77th Chicago, IL 60620 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| 7914 S Hermitage Ave Chicago, IL 60620 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 1704 W 77th St 7656 S Paulina St Chicago, IL 60620 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1 | 8010 S Marshfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 3622 W 79th Pl, Unit GARDEN UNIT - BASEMENT | 3622 W 79th Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 8055 S Paulina St | 8055 S Paulina St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 1348 W 83rd St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 7800 S Ashland Ave 1607-09 W 78th Chicago, IL 60620 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 1516 W 78th Street Chicago, IL 60620 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 7754 S Loomis 1404-16 W 78th St Chicago, IL 60620 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 7954 S Justine St 1538-42 E 80th Chicago, IL 60620 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 7914 S Hermitage Ave Chicago, IL 60620 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 8001 S Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60620 | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWrightwood, Chicago, IL
Ranked #106
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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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