
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ford Heights, IL from $500 (47 Rentals)
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Crest Apartments

American Heartland Homes

Ginger Ridge Apartments

Thornwood Apartments

The Shields

Linden Park Apartments

2045-2151 Meadow Ln

Carriage Creek Apartments
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1010 W Pine St

Chelsea Garden

Olympic Village Apartments

Barberry Apartments

Sherwood Lake Apartments

Hampton in Highland Apartments

Cedar Ridge Apartments

Dynasty House Apartments

Maple Leaf Apartments
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Boulevard North Townhomes

Bernice Homes

Hollywood Manor Townhomes

Oakwood Townhomes

Park Towers Apartments

Sandridge Apartments

Farmer

Westbridge Apartments

2511 Terrace Ave, Unit 1E
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Candlelight Village

1131 Ridge Rd

3333 Commercial Ave

Autumn Ridge

15840 Marshfield Ave

21843 Jeffrey Ave

Meadow Lane Apartments

Bellerose Gardens Apartments

3133 Bernice Rd
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10029 Kennedy Ave

Lansing Crossing, LLC

1905 Austin Ave

3484 Western Ave

21746 Jeffrey

Central Park

Sauk Village Apartments

18550 Torrence Ave

21801 Peterson Ave
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41 E Main St

21538 Gailine Ave
Ford Heights, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ford Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Heights Studio Apartments | $1,023 | $800 | $1,135 |
| Ford Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $553 | $2,150 |
| Ford Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $1,020 | $2,520 |
| Ford Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $883 | $2,430 |
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Cheapest Available Ford Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ford Heights, IL is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $800. Ginger Ridge Apartments in the Calumet City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ford Heights apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Ginger Ridge Apartments | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 2045-2151 Meadow Ln | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| ST JAMES SENIOR APARTMENTS | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| 1010 W Pine St | 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Chelsea Garden | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Carriage Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden B | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Sherwood Lake Apartments | 850 | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Dynasty House Apartments | 1 Bedroom UNIV | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Maple Leaf Apartments | Mid-rise | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ford Heights, IL and Nearby
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ford Heights area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhouse Model at Central Park in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,669. The second greatest value Ford Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath A Model at Linden Park Apartments starting at $1,715 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Downtown Park Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ford Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath A | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.62 |
| Farmer | 2x1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Westbridge Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| ST JAMES SENIOR APARTMENTS | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Olympic Village Apartments | The Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Hollywood Manor Townhomes | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Sherwood Lake Apartments | UPGRADED 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 2045-2151 Meadow Ln | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Ginger Ridge Apartments | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ford Heights Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ford Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ford Heights Apartment is $900 at Ginger Ridge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ford Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ford Heights is starting from $1,087 at Ginger Ridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable Ford Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ford Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bernice Homes and starts from $1,600.
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