
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Markham, IL from $600 (123 Rentals)
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16613 Hillcrest Dr

15750 Dixie Hwy

One Fifty Seven Oak Forest

17828 Park Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

Hampton Court

14612 Keystone Ave

17100 Cicero Ave

3326-3356 184th St

14347 S Campbell Ave
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3329 147th Pl

3327 W 135th St

15701 Lamon Ave

Oak Creek

611 E 151st St

2005 139th St

14638 Keystone Ave

18154 Martin Ave

3646 147th St

15947 Laramie Ave
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14843 S Morgan St

3341 147th Pl

Village Of Hazel Crest

14751 Kenton

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15945 Lexington Ave

14633 S Keystone Ave

15540 S Center Ave

1947 Hickory Rd

14915 Washington
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16044 S Halsted St

17714 Dixie Hwy

5120 Shadow Creek Dr

Colonial Estates

3734 171st St

14513 S Richmond Ave

4042 147th St

3625 147th St

14618 Keystone Ave

14517 S Richmond Ave
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18310-18340 Cherry Creek dr

3811 171st St

16035 Laramie Ave

14921 Washington St

95 W 154th St

3552-3558 147th St

14635 Lamon Ave

16735 Forest Ave

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13711 S Springfield Ave
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Markham, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Markham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Markham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Cheap Markham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $2,595 | $2,795 |
| Cheap Markham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,018 | $2,250 | $9,787 |
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Cheapest Available Markham Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 East 147th Street Harvey, IL 60426 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 14600 Pulaski Rd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Markham, IL
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Markham area is the $2.05 price per square foot 17828 Park Ave Model at 17828 Park Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Stonebridge neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Markham apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 14600 Pulaski Rd. starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Country Aire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Markham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17828 Park Ave, Unit 2 | 17828 Park Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 14600 Pulaski Rd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 304 East 147th Street Harvey, IL 60426 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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