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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

3601 W 79th St

ChicagoIL60652

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Columbus Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Tower

7855 S Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60652
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10918 S Kilpatrick

10918 Kilpatrick AveOak Lawn, IL 60453
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Lawn Apartments

4343 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453
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4848 W 83rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4848 W 83rd St

4848 W 83rd StBurbank, IL 60459
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Oak Lawn Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Lawn Gardens

10216 S Pulaski RdOak Lawn, IL 60453
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Hometown, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hometown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hometown, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 9700 S Karlov Ave in the Downtown Oak Lawn neighborhood priced from $1,750. 10116 Cook Ave in the Downtown Oak Lawn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,789. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hometown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9700 S Karlov Ave2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,750
10116 Cook Aveoak lawn single family home3BR,2BA$1,789
9517-9521 Minnick AveUnit 52BR,2BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hometown, IL

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hometown area is the $2.11 price per square foot 9347 S Harding Ave Model at 9347 S Harding Ave, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Ashburn neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Hometown apartment is the Unit 5 Model at 9517-9521 Minnick Ave starting at $2,000 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Lawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hometown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9347 S Harding Ave, Unit Unit 29347 S Harding Ave2BR,1BA$2.11
9517-9521 Minnick AveUnit 52BR,2BA$2.26
9700 S Karlov Ave2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hometown Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hometown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hometown is starting from $1,750 at 9700 S Karlov Ave.

What is the most affordable Hometown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hometown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 10116 Cook Ave and starts from $1,789.

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