
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lyons, IL from $1,200 (57 Rentals)
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7215 38th Place

Hunter Brook Group

7821 43rd St, Unit 3C

West Clare Apartments

Riverwalk Senior Residences

Lyons

7330 39th St

3258 Maple Ave, Unit BH

3230 Home Ave
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3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #2

3049 Harlem Ave

6619 W Cermak Rd

7435 W 58th Pl, Unit Apt 1

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1315 E 31st St, Unit 2nd Fl. Front

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

5740 East Ave

6028 S Archer Rd, Unit #5

4003 Madison Ave

6319 S Oak Park Ave, Unit 1A
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6946 W 65th St

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8913 Grant Ave, Unit 4

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3122 Clinton Ave, Unit 1st floor

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2630 Grove Ave, Unit Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartment

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4505 Maple Ave, Unit 3

5328 S 73rd Ct, Unit 2F

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6255 W 55th St, Unit Ulises Espinoza

4549 Forest Ave

Summit Court Apartments

3144-3150 S Harlem Ave
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3120 Oak Park Ave

6301-6307 32nd St

Water Tower

43-63 Forest Ave

2730 Ridgeland Ave

6101 S Oak Park

3111 S Ridgeland Ave

3522-30 Oak Park Ave

3249/3251 S Kenilworth Avenue

6520 Windsor Avenue
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3252 Maple Ave

3258 Maple Ave

3148 S Harlem Ave

4127 S Harlem Ave

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2126 Kenilworth Ave

106 Lincoln Ave

Berwyn Apartments

3045 Harlem Ave

104 Lincoln Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lyons?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lyons 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,200 | $2,551 |
| Cheap Lyons 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $1,450 | $3,661 |
| Cheap Lyons 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,712 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Lyons 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Lyons Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lyons, IL is a Studio unit found at 3249/3251 S Kenilworth Avenue in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood priced from $1,095. 3230 Home Ave in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lyons apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3249/3251 S Kenilworth Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 3230 Home Ave | G | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 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 | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyons, IL
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyons area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at 2717 Wesley Ave in the in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Lyons apartment is the 7233 38th Pl Model at 7233 38th Pl, Unit Lyons/Riverside starting at $2,900 with a $1.93 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2717 Wesley Ave | 3 Beds, 3 baths | 3BR,3BA | $1.57 |
| 7233 38th Pl, Unit Lyons/Riverside | 7233 38th Pl | 4BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| 3838 Ridgeland Ave, Unit Unit 1 | 3838 Ridgeland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 8913 Grant Ave, Unit 4 | 8913 Grant Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 2630 Grove Ave, Unit Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartment | 2630 Grove Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 7215 38th Place | 7215 38th Place | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 6946 W 65th St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #2 | 3439 Harvey Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 3249/3251 S Kenilworth Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
| 3230 Home Ave | G | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,650 at 6946 W 65th St.
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 $3,095.
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