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District 1860
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$1,880 - $4,393

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District 1860

7215 N District AveLincolnwood, IL 60712
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$1,495 - $1,595
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837 Mulford St

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8950 Bronx Ave
$1,650 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,650 - $1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $1,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

8950 Bronx Ave

8950 Bronx AveSkokie, IL 60077
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$1,650

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4926 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 3S

4926 N Kedzie Ave
ChicagoIL60625
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6544 N Talman Ave, Unit 2
$1,650

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Total Monthly Price$1,650
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6544 N Talman Ave, Unit 2

6544 N Talman AveChicago, IL 60645
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6312 N Oakley Ave, Unit 3
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695
Total Monthly Price$1,695
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15, 2027

6312 N Oakley Ave, Unit 3

6312 N Oakley AveChicago, IL 60659
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Lincolnwood, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincolnwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincolnwood, IL is a Studio unit found at Garden House Apartments in the Skokie neighborhood priced from $1,300. 5054-5058 N Ridgeway Ave in the North Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincolnwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
5054-5058 N Ridgeway Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
2545 W Fitch1x1S1BR,1BA$1,465
The Park Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
4800 Carol Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincolnwood, IL

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincolnwood area is the $1.14 price per square foot 5025 Carol St Model at 5025 Carol St, Unit Top floor in the in the Skokie neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Lincolnwood apartment is the 4916 N Francisco Ave Model at 4916 N Francisco Ave, Unit Floor 1 starting at $2,400 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincolnwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5025 Carol St, Unit Top floor5025 Carol St3BR,2BA$1.14
4916 N Francisco Ave, Unit Floor 14916 N Francisco Ave3BR,2BA$1.20
6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 26441 N Francisco Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
4800 Carol Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.94
6110 N Mozart St, Unit 06110 N Mozart St3BR,1.5BA$1.03
5706 N Maplewood Ave, Unit 15706 N Maplewood Ave3BR,1BA$1.61
GS Birchwood Flats3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.58
5238 N California Ave, Unit Budlong Woods Area5238 N California Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
5737 N Elston Ave, Unit 15737 N Elston Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
3412 W Foster Ave, Unit 2A3412 W Foster Ave1BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincolnwood Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincolnwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincolnwood Apartment is $1,400 at 5054-5058 N Ridgeway Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lincolnwood is starting from $1,500 at 4800 Carol Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lincolnwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lincolnwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at GS Birchwood Flats and starts from $1,895.

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