
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

5752 W 128th St

12850 Crestbrook Ct

14036 Kilpatrick Ave

12818 Hill Dr

5706 129th St

5719 W 128th St

5416 W 129th Pl

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15701 Lamon Ave

3329 147th Pl

5710 W Independence Ave

Oak Creek

12634 S California Ave

14347 S Campbell Ave

14612 Keystone Ave
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11830 S Komensky Ave

14751 Kenton

3856 W 124th St

3852 W 124th Pl

2802 Burr Oak Ave

3646 147th St

3916 W 124th St

12640 S Alpine
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14638 Keystone Ave

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13149 Timber Trl

14633 S Keystone Ave

Liberty Square

12730 S La Crosse Ave

2526 Broadway St

Colonial Estates

12635 S Alpine Dr
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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 | $1,223 | $924 | $1,825 |
| Cheap Crestwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $1,123 | $2,660 |
| Cheap Crestwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $2,050 | $2,100 |
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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 $1,123. Woodland Court Apartments in the South Chicago neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. 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 | $1,123 |
| Woodland Court Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Orchard Estates Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| One Fifty Seven Oak Forest | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, IL
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood area is the $2.42 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Fifty Seven Oak Forest in the in the Chateaux neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Crestwood apartment is the Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Orchard Estates Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the South Chicago 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Fifty Seven Oak Forest | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| Orchard Estates Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Woodland Court Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Meadow View Apartments | 2 Bedroom small | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crestwood is starting from $1,123 at Meadow View Apartments.
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