Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ford Heights, IL from $800 (21 Rentals)

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1131 Ridge Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1131 Ridge Rd

1131 Ridge RdMunster, IN 46321
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Autumn Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

119 E Sycamore DrPark Forest, IL 60466
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21843 Jeffrey Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21843 Jeffrey Ave

21843 Jeffrey AveSauk Village, IL 60411
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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 North River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ford Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Redbud1BR,1BA$860
Chelsea GardenStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
15840 Marshfield Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,000
St James Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ford Heights, IL and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ford Heights area is the $1.78 price per square foot Barrister II Model at Embassy Place at White Oak Estate in the in the Fairmeadow neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value Ford Heights apartment is the A Model at Boulevard North Townhomes starting at $1,349 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Roxana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ford Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Embassy Place at White Oak EstateBarrister II2BR,2BA$1.78
Boulevard North TownhomesA2BR,1BA$1.38
Sherwood Lake Apartments9702BR,1BA$1.46
21746 Jeffrey Avenue2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.49
Bernice HomesTwo Bedroom home2BR,1BA$1.69
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Spruce1BR,1BA$1.89
1010 W Pine St1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.68
10029 Kennedy Ave1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.68
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.33
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78

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Getting Around Ford Heights, IL

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $860 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 $1,000 at 15840 Marshfield Ave.

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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