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1402 Berkeley Ave

Ford HeightsIL60411

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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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Meadow Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Lane Apartments

2029 Meadow LnSchererville, IN 46375
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10029 Kennedy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10029 Kennedy Ave

10029 Kennedy AveHighland, IN 46322
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Lansing Crossing, LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lansing Crossing, LLC

18745 W Salem CtLansing, IL 60438
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Central Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Park

11 Fir StPark Forest, IL 60466
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1905 Austin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 Austin Ave

1905 Austin AveSchererville, IN 46375
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21746 Jeffrey
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21746 Jeffrey

21746 S Jeffrey AveSauk Village, IL 60411

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Ford Heights, IL Local Guide

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 $900. 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$900
2045-2151 Meadow Ln1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
1010 W Pine St1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,175
Thornwood Apartments2x1 8532BR,1BA$1,175
Carriage Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Garden A1BR,1BA$1,185
Chelsea Garden1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Sherwood Lake Apartments8501BR,1BA$1,215
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise1BR,1BA$1,320
Linden Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated A1BR,1BA$1,345

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

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ford Heights area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome Renovated Model at Oakwood Townhomes in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Ford Heights apartment is the 2x1A Model at Farmer starting at $1,519 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Fairmeadow 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.
Oakwood Townhomes3 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome Renovated3BR,1BA$1.48
Farmer2x1A2BR,1BA$1.58
Sandridge Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.60
Dynasty House Apartments2 Bedroom UNIV2BR,1BA$1.63
Hollywood Manor Townhomes2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Thornwood Apartments2x1 8532BR,1BA$1.38
Sherwood Lake ApartmentsUPGRADED 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.59
2045-2151 Meadow Ln1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,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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