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9700 S Karlov Ave

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4821 Columbus Dr, Unit Apt2

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9801 S Pulaski Rd

9301 S Pulaski Rd

4931 Columbus Dr

4014-4020 W 103rd St

3950 W 94th St

5836 W 79th St
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9701 S Karlov Ave

10413 S Keating Ave

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10006 S Kedzie

9312 S Kedzie Ave

9521 S Kilbourn Ave

9959 S Cicero Ave

4600 W 103rd St

9701 S Pulaski Rd

5720 W 95th St
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4525 W 95th St

4850 Lamon Ave

8700 S Troy Ave

9515 S Kilbourn Ave

9139 S Pulaski Rd

9501 S Kolin Ave

3615 W 79th St

3154-3158 W 93rd St

4929-4931 W 87th St

9225 S Kedzie Ave
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5824 W 79th St

5916 W 87th St

9207-9209 S Pulaski Rd

9817-21 S Cicero Ave

5317 W 96th St

10022 S Pulaski Rd

4734 W 87th St

9845 S Pulaski Rd

9644 S Kedzie Ave

10524 S Pulaski Rd
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9517-9521 Minnick Ave

4325 W 95th St

9801 S Kedzie Ave

9217 S Kedzie Ave

9520-28 S Troy Ave

2830-2842 W 87th St

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4634-4658 W 79th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hometown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hometown Studio Apartments | $1,739 | $1,739 | $1,739 |
| Hometown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| Hometown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,861 | $1,750 | $3,882 |
| Hometown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $1,875 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available Hometown Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hometown, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 9600 S Komensky Ave in the Downtown Oak Lawn neighborhood priced from $1,400. 7806-7812 S Troy in the Ashburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hometown apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9600 S Komensky Ave | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,400 |
| 7806-7812 S Troy | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,780 |
| 4601 West 95th Street | 3 bed /1 bath | 3BR, 1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hometown, IL and Nearby
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hometown area is the $1.39 price per square foot 4821 Columbus Dr Model at 4821 Columbus Dr, Unit Apt2 in the Downtown Oak Lawn neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Hometown apartment is the 3 bed /1 bath Model at 4601 West 95th Street in the Downtown Oak Lawn neighborhood starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hometown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4821 Columbus Dr, Unit Apt2 | 4821 Columbus Dr | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.39 |
| 4601 West 95th Street | 3 bed /1 bath | 3BR, 1BA | $2.00 |
| 9600 S Komensky Ave | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.33 |
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