Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Mattteson Neighborhood of Matteson, IL from $800 (17 Rentals)
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Old Mattteson, Matteson, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Mattteson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Mattteson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $1,150 | $2,874 |
Old Mattteson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,025 | $3,627 |
Old Mattteson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,780 | $2,540 | $3,020 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Old Mattteson Neighborhood of Matteson, IL.
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Cheapest Available Old Mattteson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Mattteson area of Chicago, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Carriage Creek Apartments priced from $1,025. Park Towers Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,580. Here are the most affordable Old Mattteson apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carriage Creek Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Park Towers Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath-910 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1,580 |
Matteson Blu | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Mattteson, IL
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Mattteson area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3536 Front St Model at 3536 Front St, Unit 1West in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Old Mattteson apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Carriage Creek Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Lincoln Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Mattteson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3536 Front St, Unit 1West | 3536 Front St | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Carriage Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Park Towers Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath-910 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
Matteson Blu | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Mattteson, Matteson, IL
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Among neighborhoods in Matteson, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Mattteson Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Mattteson?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Old Mattteson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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