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Niles, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Niles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Niles, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Glen Oaks Commons in the Near North Suburban Cook neighborhood priced from $1,530. Courtyards On The Park in the Near North Suburban Cook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Niles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$1,530
Courtyards On The Park1x1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,575
The MonarchS2Studio,1BA$1,598
The GLEN VIEWStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Park Ridge CommonsSEVEN601BR,1BA$1,609
Garden House Apartments1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,630
Lotus Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Niles, IL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Niles area is the $1.85 price per square foot 5250 N Lieb Ave Model at 5250 N Lieb Ave, Unit Unit1 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Niles apartment is the 8022 Oriole Ave Model at 8022 Oriole Ave, Unit 1 floor starting at $2,275 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Niles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5250 N Lieb Ave, Unit Unit15250 N Lieb Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
8022 Oriole Ave, Unit 1 floor8022 Oriole Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.90
10380 Michael Todd Terrace10380 Michael Todd Terrace2BR,1BA$1.55
6042 W Miami Ave, Unit 1st6042 W Miami Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
5833 W Peterson Ave, Unit 15833 W Peterson Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
1316 Carol St, Unit 1312-1A - TWO BEDS1316 Carol St2BR,1BA$1.95
1401 Carol St, Unit 11401 Carol St2BR,1BA$1.90
5624 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1a5624 N Marmora Ave1BR,1BA$1.79
5719 N Meade Ave, Unit 115719 N Meade Ave2BR,1BA$2.06
Glen Oaks CommonsEnglish Oak1BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niles

What type of rentals are currently available in Niles?

There are currently 547 Apartments for Rent in Niles, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,180 to $16,094. There are also 102 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Niles ranging from $1,000 to $8,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Niles?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Niles ranges from $1,000 to $8,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,108.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Niles?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Niles range from $1,850 to $13,664, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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