
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lyons, IL from $700 (69 Rentals)
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7946 Ogden Ave, Unit 2

West Clare Apartments

Riverwalk Senior Residences

Lyons

7330 39th St

2109 Grove Ave

3258 Maple Ave, Unit 3258 Maple Ave

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7121 Stanley Ave, Unit H3

3258 Maple Ave, Unit BH
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3230 Home Ave

2105 Grove Ave, Unit 2105 Grove Avenue

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3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #2

3049 Harlem Ave

2111 Grove Ave

6843 21st St

3146 Ridgeland Ave

6833 21st St

6912 W 21st Pl

6839 W 21st Pl, Unit 6839 West 21st St
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3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

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1315 E 31st St, Unit 1

32 Lawton Rd

6946 W 65th St

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7210 Park Ave, Unit 1

5740 East Ave

2536 Ridgeland Ave, Unit 2

2536 Ridgeland Ave, Unit 2

2536 Ridgeland Ave, Unit 2

4433 Prairie Ave
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6230 S Newland Ave, Unit 1S

4425 Prairie Ave

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4427 Prairie Ave, Unit 2R

1106 Alima Terrace

6240 S Newland Ave, Unit 6240

42 Lawton Rd

7816 W 26th St

Summit Court Apartments

3144-3150 S Harlem Ave

43-63 Forest Ave
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Water Tower

6301-6307 32nd St

3120 Oak Park Ave

2730 Ridgeland Ave

6101 S Oak Park

3111 S Ridgeland Ave

3522-30 Oak Park Ave

3258 Maple Ave

3146 S Harlem Ave

4127 S Harlem Ave
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Lyons, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lyons?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lyons Studio Apartments | $2,274 | $2,274 | $2,274 |
| Cheap Lyons 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,200 | $2,939 |
| Cheap Lyons 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,160 | $1,500 | $3,785 |
| Cheap Lyons 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,487 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Lyons 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,678 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lyons Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lyons, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 3230 Home Ave in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood priced from $1,200. 3049 Harlem Ave in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lyons apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3230 Home Ave | H | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 3049 Harlem Ave | Garden East | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hunter Brook Group | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 6946 W 65th St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyons, IL
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyons area is the $1.10 price per square foot 4536 Park Ave Model at 4536 Park Ave, Unit 1 F in the in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Lyons apartment is the 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at 2717 Wesley Ave starting at $2,095 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lyons apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4536 Park Ave, Unit 1 F | 4536 Park Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| 2717 Wesley Ave | 3 Beds, 3 baths | 3BR,3BA | $1.06 |
| 4205 S Harlem Ave, Unit 2 | 4205 S Harlem Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 6308 S Archer Ave, Unit First Floor | 6308 S Archer Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 6946 W 65th St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #2 | 3439 Harvey Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 3230 Home Ave | N | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Hunter Brook Group | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 7210 Park Ave, Unit 1 | 7210 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 7121 Stanley Ave, Unit H3 | 7121 Stanley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lyons Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lyons Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lyons Apartment is $1,200 at 3230 Home Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lyons Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lyons is starting from $1,500 at 3230 Home Ave.
What is the most affordable Lyons Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lyons Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2717 Wesley Ave and starts from $2,095.
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