
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lyons, IL from $700 (50 Rentals)
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Lyons

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2407 Grove Ave, Unit West Bedroom, Unit West Bedroom

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54 E Quincy St, Unit Garden, Unit Garden

6103 S Parkside Dr

3103 S Harlem Ave, Unit 3F

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7204 W 53rd St, Unit Apt. 2, Unit Apt. 2
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3258 Maple Ave, Unit BH

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5327 S 73rd Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

6946 W 65th St

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7121 Stanley Ave, Unit E1, Unit E1

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

3049 Harlem Ave

5740 East Ave

2126 Kenilworth Ave

6843 W 21st Pl, Unit 2N

6839 21st St
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6843 21st St

3533 S Harlem Ave

3230 Home Ave

7218 Park Ave

3423 Ridgeland Ave

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3144-3150 S Harlem Ave

3120 Oak Park Ave

6301-6307 32nd St

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43-63 Forest Ave

6101 S Oak Park

2730 Ridgeland Ave

3111 S Ridgeland Ave

3522-30 Oak Park Ave

3443 S Central Ave

6256 W 64th Pl

1632 Ridgeland Ave

5508 W 55th St

1906 Grove Ave
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6645 21st St

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104 Lincoln Ave

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3045 Harlem Ave

3150 S Harlem Ave

5347 W 53rd Pl

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5205 S 73rd Ct

1227 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 | $975 | $975 | $975 |
| Cheap Lyons 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $750 | $2,396 |
| Cheap Lyons 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,200 | $3,789 |
| Cheap Lyons 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,322 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Lyons 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,448 | $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 6946 W 65th St in the Clearing neighborhood priced from $1,250. 3049 Harlem Ave in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lyons apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6946 W 65th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 3049 Harlem Ave | Garden East | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 2126 Kenilworth Ave | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 3230 Home Ave | N - Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Uptown La Grange | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $2,231 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyons, IL
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyons area is the $1.32 price per square foot 4205 S Harlem Ave Model at 4205 S Harlem Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Lyons apartment is the 801 S La Grange Rd Model at 801 S La Grange Rd, Unit 1W starting at $1,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Ridgewood Oaks 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4205 S Harlem Ave, Unit 3 | 4205 S Harlem Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 801 S La Grange Rd, Unit 1W | 801 S La Grange Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| 6946 W 65th St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 3230 Home Ave | N - Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Uptown La Grange | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| 7121 Stanley Ave, Unit E1 | 7121 Stanley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 2407 Grove Ave, Unit West Bedroom | 2407 Grove Ave | 1BR,1BA | $7.50 |
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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 $1,250 at 6946 W 65th St.
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 $1,450 at 3230 Home Ave.
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