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Cheapest Available Cook County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cook County, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at Coleman Place At Legends South in the Armour Square neighborhood priced from $170. West Haven Park II - B in the Little Italy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $192. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cook County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coleman Place At Legends SouthThe Wells4BR,2BA$170
West Haven Park II - B3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$192
Westhaven Park II - A3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$239
KLEO Art ResidencesStudio 60%Studio,1BA$455
5445 Ingleside By 3L LivingLarge Co-Living Single RoomStudio,1BA$639
6246 S. King Dr.EfficienciesStudio,1BA$675
5748 Blackstone By 3L LivingNo Kitchenette with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$688
5540 Hyde Park by 3L LivingEfficiency Studio - EastStudio,1BA$698

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cook County area is the $0.24 price per square foot 1553 W Hollywood Ave Model at 1553 W Hollywood Ave, Unit 314 in the in the Edgewater neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Cook County apartment is the 7212 N Paulina St Model at 7212 N Paulina St, Unit 1W starting at $2,550 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Rogers Park 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.
1553 W Hollywood Ave, Unit 3141553 W Hollywood Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
7212 N Paulina St, Unit 1W7212 N Paulina St3BR,2BA$0.26
2253 W 19th St, Unit #32253 W 19th St3BR,2BA$0.23
1915 Harvey Ave, Unit 1915 Berwyn1915 Harvey Ave3BR,1BA$0.62
6329 S Loomis Blvd, Unit 26329 S Loomis Blvd3BR,1BA$0.72
6851 S Wabash Ave, Unit 26851 S Wabash Ave4BR,1BA$0.75
1016 W 70th St, Unit #1W1016 W 70th St3BR,1BA$0.68
3307 S Wallace St, Unit 2F3307 S Wallace St4BR,2BA$0.45
3616 W Lexington St, Unit 23616 W Lexington St1BR,1BA$0.59
Westhaven Park II - A2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.24

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 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living listed at $639.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cook County Apartment is $170 at Coleman Place At Legends South.

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 $192 at West Haven Park II - B.

What is the most affordable Cook County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cook County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Haven Park II - B and starts from $192.

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