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9608 N Greenwood Ave, Unit 2nd West

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Niles, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Niles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Niles Studio Apartments | $1,994 | $1,110 | $5,800 |
Cheap Niles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $1,200 | $4,684 |
Cheap Niles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,943 | $1,395 | $7,161 |
Cheap Niles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,059 | $2,100 | $8,790 |
Cheap Niles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,800 | $5,800 | $5,800 |
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Cheapest Available Niles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Niles, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 304 W Touhy Ave in the Edison neighborhood priced from $1,450. Legacy Crossings in the Near North Suburban Cook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Niles apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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304 W Touhy Ave | Jr. 1 Bedroom, #34 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Legacy Crossings | Holden | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Glen Oaks Commons | English Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
Park Ridge Commons | EIGHT05 | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
Courtyards On The Park | 1x1 Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,561 |
Garden House | 1 Bed F, G, H, and I | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Niles, IL
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Niles area is the $1.38 price per square foot 5530 N Mango Ave Model at 5530 N Mango Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Jefferson Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Niles apartment is the 5250 N Lieb Ave Model at 5250 N Lieb Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Niles apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5530 N Mango Ave, Unit 1 | 5530 N Mango Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
5250 N Lieb Ave, Unit 2 | 5250 N Lieb Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
8022 Oriole Ave, Unit 1 floor | 8022 Oriole Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
5505 N Mason Ave, Unit 5505 n mason apt 2 | 5505 N Mason Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
5930 N Northwest Hwy, Unit #1A | 5930 N Northwest Hwy | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
8923 Lavergne Ave, Unit 2S | 8923 Lavergne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
10380 Michael Todd Terrace, Unit GE | 10380 Michael Todd Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
5759 N Nagle Ave, Unit 1 | 5759 N Nagle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
9608 N Greenwood Ave, Unit 2nd West | 9608 N Greenwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Glen Oaks Commons | English Oak | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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Getting Around Niles, IL
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Niles Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Niles Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Niles Apartment is $1,450 at 304 W Touhy Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Niles Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Niles is starting from $1,749 at Park Ridge Commons.
What is the most affordable Niles Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Niles Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve at Glenview and starts from $3,703.
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