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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5252 S Drexel Ave

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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
6246 S. King Dr.EfficienciesStudio,1BA$675
Maclean HouseCo-Living Single RoomStudio,1BA$684
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$700
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$700
8000 S Ellis AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cook County area is the $0.12 price per square foot 908 Lyman Ave Model at 908 Lyman Ave, Unit 2a in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Cook County apartment is the 3600 W Sunnyside Ave Model at 3600 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,775 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Albany 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.
908 Lyman Ave, Unit 2a908 Lyman Ave1BR,1BA$0.12
3600 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 23600 W Sunnyside Ave2BR,1BA$0.18
1553 W Hollywood Ave, Unit 3141553 W Hollywood Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
3853 W Palmer St, Unit # 02W3853 W Palmer St3BR,1BA$0.27
3250 N Clifton Ave, Unit 1N3250 N Clifton Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
8434 S Drexel Ave, Unit Unit 38434 S Drexel Ave2BR,1BA$0.33
7845 S Kingston Ave, Unit 37845 S Kingston Ave3BR,2BA$0.53
5567 W Van Buren St2Bd/1B - w/ an office2BR,1BA$0.66
35 E Palatine Rd35 E Palatine RdStudio ,1.5BA$0.50
Westhaven Park II - A3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cook County

What type of rentals are currently available in Cook County?

There are currently 25047 Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL with pricing that ranges from $450 to $48,409. There are also 5445 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cook County ranging from $625 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 $625 to $58,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,157.

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 $900 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $930 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $879.

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