
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, IL from $600 (90 Rentals)
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12817 Carriage Ln

12702-12708 Central Ave

12817 Hill Dr

14052 Kilpatrick

14048 Willow Ln

12809 Hill Dr

12900 Crestbrook Ct

12810 Hill Dr

13951 Dori Ln
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5720 128th St

12850 Crestbrook Ct

5752 W 128th St

14036 Kilpatrick Ave

12818 Hill Dr

5719 W 128th St

5416 W 129th Pl

5706 129th St

Orchard Estates Apartments

One Fifty Seven Oak Forest
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Woodland Court Apartments

Heritage Senior Apartments - 55 and over

15701 Lamon Ave

3327 W 135th St

Oak Creek

12634 S California Ave

14347 S Campbell Ave

3329 147th Pl
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5710 W Independence Ave

14612 Keystone Ave

2802 Burr Oak Ave

Windsor Place Of Alsip

2841 Union St

11830 S Komensky Ave

14751 Kenton

3856 W 124th St

3646 147th St

3916 W 124th St
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14638 Keystone Ave

Town Square Apartments

12640 S Alpine

3341 147th Pl

13149 Timber Trl

3852 W 124th Pl

12730 S La Crosse Ave

14633 S Keystone Ave

Liberty Square

11856 S Komensky Ave
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Crestwood, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crestwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Crestwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $874 | $1,450 |
| Cheap Crestwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $1,073 | $2,795 |
| Cheap Crestwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,675 | $1,675 |
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Cheapest Available Crestwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Crestwood, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Meadow View Apartments in the South Chicago neighborhood priced from $1,073. Heritage Senior Apartments - 55 and over in the South Chicago neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crestwood apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Apartments | 2 Bedroom small | 2BR,1BA | $1,073 |
| Heritage Senior Apartments - 55 and over | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| 14600 Pulaski Rd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Orchard Estates Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, IL
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 14600 Pulaski Rd. in the in the Country Aire neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Crestwood apartment is the Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Orchard Estates Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Westgate Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14600 Pulaski Rd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Orchard Estates Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Heritage Senior Apartments - 55 and over | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Meadow View Apartments | 2 Bedroom small | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crestwood Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Crestwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crestwood Apartment is $1,245 at Heritage Senior Apartments - 55 and over.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Crestwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crestwood is starting from $1,073 at Meadow View Apartments.
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