
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harwood Heights, IL from $700 (85 Rentals)
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Mont Clare

7245 W Lawrence Ave

4904 N Harlem Ave

6440 W Montrose Ave, Unit Garden

4752 N Olcott Ave

6801 W Montrose Ave

6621 W Norwood Ct

4747 N Ronald St

7005 W Gunnison St
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4936 N Harlem Ave

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3654 N Central Ave, Unit Unit 2FL Rear, Unit Unit 2FL Rear

5310 N Chester Ave

5853 W Dakin St, Unit Garden

3515 N Central Ave

The Pavilion

5310 W Pensacola Ave

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5255 N Mobile Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

3051 N Austin Ave

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5335 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit Sunnyside Basement, Unit Sunnyside Basement
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5939 N Northwest Hwy, Unit #3A, Unit #3A

6000 W Seminole St

5310 N Chester Ave, Unit 424, Unit 424

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5530 N Major Ave, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

5622 N Mango Ave

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5354 N Linder Ave, Unit #2, Unit #2

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5600 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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5608 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

503-1218 W Talcott Rd

6222 W Addison St
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8304 W Forest Preserve Dr

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4912 N Mason Ave, Unit 1 bdrm unit, Unit 1 bdrm unit

8531 W Gregory St

5838 W Montrose Ave, Unit 2S

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5000 N Austin Ave, Unit 1E, Unit 1E

5821 W Montrose Ave, Unit 2R

5821 W Montrose Ave, Unit 1R

5217 W Cuyler Ave

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6855 W Addison St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

8614 W Berwyn Ave
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5624 N Marmora Ave

4133 N McVicker Ave, Unit Unit B

5042 N Mango Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

3555 N Neva Ave

8511 W Gregory St

6340 W Belmont Ave, Unit 304

6337 W Patterson Ave, Unit 2

6337 W Patterson Ave

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6324 W Belmont Ave, Unit J05P, Unit J05P

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6337 W Patterson Ave, Unit 6337 W Patterson Ave #2, Unit 6337 W Patterson Ave #2
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Harwood Heights, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harwood Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Harwood Heights Studio Apartments | $1,470 | $1,200 | $1,800 |
| Cheap Harwood Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,200 | $2,600 |
| Cheap Harwood Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,390 | $3,395 |
| Cheap Harwood Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $1,695 | $5,461 |
| Cheap Harwood Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,775 | $2,400 | $5,300 |
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Cheapest Available Harwood Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Harwood Heights, IL is a Studio unit found at Mont Clare in the Norwood Park neighborhood priced from $1,250. The Pavilion in the O'Hare neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,437. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harwood Heights apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Clare | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Pavilion | SG Renovation 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| 8614 W Berwyn Ave | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harwood Heights, IL
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harwood Heights area is the $1.19 price per square foot 5315 W Montrose Ave Model at 5315 W Montrose Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Harwood Heights apartment is the 5638 W Lawrence Ave Model at 5638 W Lawrence Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harwood Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5315 W Montrose Ave, Unit 2 | 5315 W Montrose Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 5638 W Lawrence Ave, Unit 1 | 5638 W Lawrence Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 2807 N 74th Ct, Unit 3a | 2807 N 74th Ct | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| 5536 W Windsor Ave, Unit 1 | 5536 W Windsor Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| 5545 N Luna Ave, Unit 1 | 5545 N Luna Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 8645 W Summerdale Ave | 8645 W Summerdale Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 5501 W Dakin St, Unit First floor | 5501 W Dakin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 8614 W Berwyn Ave | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 5939 N Northwest Hwy, Unit #3A | 5939 N Northwest Hwy | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 5255 N Mobile Ave, Unit 1 | 5255 N Mobile Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harwood Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Harwood Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Harwood Heights is at Mont Clare listed at $1,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Harwood Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harwood Heights Apartment is $1,569 at The Pavilion.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Harwood Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Harwood Heights is starting from $1,695 at 8614 W Berwyn Ave.
What is the most affordable Harwood Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Harwood Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grove - Encore and starts from $4,350.
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