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Cheapest Available Cook County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cook County, IL is a Studio unit found at 1155 W 83rd St in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood priced from $650. 6246 S. King Dr. in the Washington Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cook County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$650
6246 S. King Dr.EfficienciesStudio,1BA$675
7706 South ColesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$695
5445 Ingleside By 3L LivingLarge Co-Living Single RoomStudio,1BA$698
5540 Hyde Park by 3L LivingEfficiency Studio - NorthStudio,1BA$699
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$700
5748 Blackstone By 3L LivingShared Kitchenette & BathroomStudio,1BA$724
808 W 76th StStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$745
8000 S Ellis AveStudioStudio,1BA$760
2235 E 71st StStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cook County area is the $0.08 price per square foot Manhattan Style Loft Model at 10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White Screen in the in the East Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $788. The second greatest value Cook County apartment is the 3905 W Schubert Ave Model at 3905 W Schubert Ave, Unit # 01 starting at $2,195 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Logan Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cook County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White ScreenManhattan Style Loft3BR,2BA$0.08
3905 W Schubert Ave, Unit # 013905 W Schubert Ave3BR,1BA$0.22
2519 W North Ave, Unit # 03F2519 W North Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
3407 W Fullerton Ave, Unit # 03D3407 W Fullerton Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
5937 N Paulina St, Unit # 03W5937 N Paulina St2BR,1BA$0.21
1450 W Byron St, Unit # 011450 W Byron St2BR,1BA$0.27
624 S Oakley Blvd, Unit # 02624 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2BA$0.25
2524 N Kedzie Blvd, Unit # 03E2524 N Kedzie Blvd1BR,1BA$0.21
2516 N Lincoln Ave, Unit # 032516 N Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$0.18
11250 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 211250 S Fairfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cook County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cook County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cook County is at 1155 W 83rd St listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cook County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cook County Apartment is $750 at 1155 W 83rd St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cook County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cook County is starting from $955 at 7241-49 S Phillips Ave.

What is the most affordable Cook County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cook County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White Screen and starts from $788.

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