Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincolnwood, IL from $600 (197 Rentals)

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$1,350 - $1,500

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7351 N Damen Ave

ChicagoIL60645

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5608 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1
$1,500
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5608 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1

5608 N Marmora AveChicago, IL 60646
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5329 N Central Ave, Unit 1
$1,500
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5329 N Central Ave, Unit 1

5329 N Central AveChicago, IL 60630
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5234 N Rockwell St, Unit 2
$1,525
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5234 N Rockwell St, Unit 2

5234 N Rockwell StChicago, IL 60625
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Lincolnwood, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincolnwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincolnwood, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 7333 Ridge in the Rogers Park neighborhood priced from $1,395. 5054 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
7333 RidgeOne Bedroom - Large1BR,1BA$1,395
5054 N Ridgeway Ave1 br1BR,1BA$1,400
2545 W Fitch1x1S1BR,1BA$1,430
2415-2417 W Birchwood Ave1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,550
Garden House Apartments1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,630
Lotus Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincolnwood, IL and Nearby

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincolnwood area is the $1.23 price per square foot 5822 N Spaulding Ave Model at 5822 N Spaulding Ave, Unit Apartments for rent in the in the North Park neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Lincolnwood apartment is the 6441 N Francisco Ave Model at 6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the West Ridge 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.
5822 N Spaulding Ave, Unit Apartments for rent5822 N Spaulding Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 26441 N Francisco Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
6323 N Francisco Ave, Unit 6323 N Francisco #16323 N Francisco Ave3BR,2BA$1.33
5024 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit 15024 N Ridgeway Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.28
739 Brummel St, Unit 3739 Brummel St3BR,2BA$1.53
7408 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 37408 N Hoyne Ave3BR,2BA$1.59
2050 W Farwell Ave, Unit G2050 W Farwell Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
6542 N Mozart St, Unit Apt.#26542 N Mozart St3BR,2BA$1.43
5620 N Marmora Ave, Unit 15620 N Marmora Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
7502 N Hoyne Ave7502 N Hoyne Ave1BR,1BA$1.50

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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 $1,395 at 7333 Ridge.

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 $1,725 at Rogers Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lincolnwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lincolnwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 5459 N Spaulding and starts from $1,995.

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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