Cheap Homes for Rent in Cook County, IL from $400 (1,373 Rentals)

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property at 9035 Delphia Ave
$400 - $700

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Base Rent$400 - $700

Total Monthly Price$400 - $700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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9035 Delphia Ave

Des PlainesIL60016
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property at 12842 Wood St
$700

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Base Rent$700

Total Monthly Price$700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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12842 Wood St

Blue IslandIL60406
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property at 4236 N Ozark Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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4236 N Ozark Ave

NorridgeIL60706

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property at 7724 S Avalon Ave
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7724 S Avalon Ave

ChicagoIL60619
property at 7724 S Avalon Ave
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7724 S Avalon Ave

ChicagoIL60619

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property at 112 W 113th Pl
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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112 W 113th Pl

ChicagoIL60628
property at 4844 W Wrightwood Ave
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4844 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit D2

4844 W Wrightwood Ave
ChicagoIL60639

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Cook County, IL

As of September 24, 2026 the best value rental home in the Cook County area is the $0.19 price per square foot 3749 W Sunnyside Ave Model at 3749 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit # 02 in the Albany Park neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Cook County rental home is the 1333 W Birchwood Ave Model at 1333 W Birchwood Ave, Unit 100 in the Rogers Park neighborhood starting at $1,225 with a $0.12 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cook County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3749 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit # 023749 W Sunnyside Ave2BR, 1BA$0.19
1333 W Birchwood Ave, Unit 1001333 W Birchwood Ave1BR, 1BA$0.12
3222 W Grace St, Unit 1E3222 W Grace St2BR, 1BA$0.18
4706 N Racine Ave, Unit 16-3E4706 N Racine Ave1BR, 1BA$0.16
925 W Carmen Ave, Unit 5E925 W Carmen AveStudio, 1BA$0.16
4844 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit D24844 W Wrightwood AveStudio, 1BA$0.12
1317 W Estes Ave, Unit 21.5-491317 W Estes Ave1BR, 1BA$0.17
2244 W Farragut Ave, Unit 12244 W Farragut Ave2BR, 1BA$0.16
4811 W Warwick Ave, Unit 1W4811 W Warwick Ave2BR, 1BA$0.15
3309 N Southport Ave, Unit G3309 N Southport Ave1BR, 1BA$0.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Cook County

What type of rentals are currently available in Cook County?

There are currently 24472 Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $43,181. There are also 5741 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cook County ranging from $400 to $40,000.

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 $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,726.

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 $695 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.

Expert Rental Resources

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