Cheap Homes for Rent in Cook County, IL from $400 (1,635 Rentals)

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 4236 N Ozark Ave

$975

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$975
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$975

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4236 N Ozark Ave

NorridgeIL60706
property at 2628 S Throop St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2628 S Throop St, Unit 2

2628 S Throop St
ChicagoIL60608
property at 4249 N Kedvale Ave

$1,025

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$1,025
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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4249 N Kedvale Ave, Unit 2

4249 N Kedvale Ave
ChicagoIL60641

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property at 3601 W 79th St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3601 W 79th St

ChicagoIL60652

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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 - A4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$239
Westhaven Park II - C3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$268
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$700
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$700
6246 S. King Dr.EfficienciesStudio,1BA$710
5445 Ingleside By 3L LivingLarge Co-Living Single RoomStudio,1BA$712
5540 Hyde Park by 3L LivingEfficiency Studio - NorthStudio,1BA$724
5748 Blackstone By 3L LivingNo Kitchenette with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$726

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cook County area is the $0.33 price per square foot 1946 W Nelson St Model at 1946 W Nelson St, Unit # 01E in the in the Roscoe Village neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Cook County apartment is the 3136 N Ridgeway Ave Model at 3136 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit 002 starting at $3,050 with a $0.31 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.
1946 W Nelson St, Unit # 01E1946 W Nelson St3BR,1.5BA$0.33
3136 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit 0023136 N Ridgeway Ave2BR,2BA$0.31
1436 W Farragut Ave, Unit D31436 W Farragut Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
5226 W Crystal St, Unit Unit 25226 W Crystal St3BR,1BA$0.59
7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 7809 South Marshfield #17809 S Marshfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.56
6329 S Loomis Blvd, Unit 26329 S Loomis Blvd3BR,1BA$0.65
8452 S Burnham Ave, Unit 8452 S. Burnham8452 S Burnham Ave2BR,1BA$0.61
1402 W Flournoy St, Unit Anupama Sri Kota1402 W Flournoy St2BR,1BA$0.63
Westhaven Park II - A3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.15
6437 N Glenwood Ave6437 N Glenwood Ave4BR,2BA$0.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Cook County

What type of rentals are currently available in Cook County?

There are currently 24690 Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $43,181. There are also 5283 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cook County ranging from $400 to $58,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cook County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cook County ranges from $400 to $58,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,829.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cook County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cook County range from $989 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,110 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.