Cheap Homes for Rent in Cook County, IL from $700 (2,034 Rentals)

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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 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living in the Hyde Park neighborhood priced from $639. 1155 W 83rd St in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cook County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5445 Ingleside By 3L LivingLarge Co-Living Single RoomStudio,1BA$639
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$650
5748 Blackstone By 3L LivingShared Kitchenette & BathroomStudio,1BA$699
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$700
5540 Hyde Park by 3L LivingEfficiency Studio - NorthStudio,1BA$724
6246 S. King Dr.Two rm StudioStudio,1BA$750
808 W 76th StStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$770
6238-44 S Western AveStudioStudio,1BA$775
1807-09 N. Lincoln Park WestStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cook County area is the $0.15 price per square foot 4735 N Hermitage Ave Model at 4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 404 in the in the Ravenswood neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Cook County apartment is the 2122 W Ainslie St Model at 2122 W Ainslie St, Unit 2 starting at $1,495 with a $0.15 price per square foot in the Ravenswood 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.
4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 4044735 N Hermitage AveStudio ,1BA$0.15
2122 W Ainslie St, Unit 22122 W Ainslie StStudio ,1BA$0.15
423 W Belden Ave, Unit 2423 W Belden Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
3852 N Southport Ave, Unit # 023852 N Southport Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
1707 N Fairfield Ave, Unit # 021707 N Fairfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
5937 N Paulina St, Unit # 03W5937 N Paulina St2BR,1BA$0.22
3939 N Janssen Ave, Unit # 0S23939 N Janssen Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
957 W Cornelia Ave, Unit # 01A957 W Cornelia Ave1BR,1BA$0.18
1450 W Byron St, Unit # 011450 W Byron St2BR,1BA$0.28
2315 N Rockwell St, Unit D22315 N Rockwell StStudio ,1BA$0.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Cook County

What type of rentals are currently available in Cook County?

There are currently 25508 Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL with pricing that ranges from $575 to $77,776. There are also 6589 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cook County ranging from $700 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 $700 to $58,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,062.

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 $1,050 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $860 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,040.

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