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Hometown, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hometown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hometown Studio Apartments | $1,863 | $1,350 | $2,691 |
Hometown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $1,095 | $1,295 |
Hometown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $850 | $2,600 |
Hometown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,800 | $2,869 |
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Cheapest Available Hometown Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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7806-7812 S Troy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hometown, IL and Nearby
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hometown area is the $1.73 price per square foot 8140 S Kedzie Ave Model at 8140 S Kedzie Ave, Unit 201 in the in the West Lawn neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Hometown apartment is the 9521 S Kilbourn Ave Model at 9521 S Kilbourn Ave, Unit 3 N starting at $850 with a $1.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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8140 S Kedzie Ave, Unit 201 | 8140 S Kedzie Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
9521 S Kilbourn Ave, Unit 3 N | 9521 S Kilbourn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
8138 S Kedzie Ave, Unit 100 | 8138 S Kedzie Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
Furnished Studio-Chicago - Midway | Furnished Studio-Chicago - Midway | Studio ,1BA | $8.97 |
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Getting Around Hometown, IL
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
6 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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