
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Francisco Terrace Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $700 (151 Rentals)
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1116 Washington - Oak Park

Oak Park Residence Corporation

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

Pleasant Oak

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph St.

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

322-330 W Washington Blvd
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238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave

101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

901-927 Wesley Ave. and 705-711 Garfield St.

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.

100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd.

120 S Austin Blvd, Unit 1

139-143 S Oak Park Ave

254 S. Maple Ave.

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421 South Oak Park Avenue

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230 S Maple

901-917 S Euclid Ave

817 S. Oak Park Ave.

450-460 N Austin Blvd
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North Court

301 Harrison

255 S Maple

700 North Austin Blvd

801-811 S Euclid Ave

1022 N. Austin

1000 N Austin

514 S Austin

Clarence and Van Buren Bldg
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432-438 N. Austin Blvd.

7 Van Buren

300 Madison St

206-214 N Austin Blvd

400 Scoville

112-122 S Maple Ave

422-426 S Taylor Ave

944-964 S. Oak Park Avenue

425-431 N. Humphrey Ave.

930 N Austin Blvd
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Francisco Terrace, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Francisco Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,828 | $895 | $3,009 |
| Francisco Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $800 | $5,500 |
| Francisco Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $1,350 | $6,037 |
| Francisco Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,577 | $1,950 | $7,627 |
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Cheapest Available Francisco Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Francisco Terrace area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5836 W Madison priced from $895. 5948 W Superior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Francisco Terrace apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5836 W Madison | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 5948 W Superior | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. | 432-438 N. Austin Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| 1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-408 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Oak Park Residence Corporation | studios at various prices and locations | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| 1000 - 1010 North Blvd | 1014 1/2 - 23 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 618-632 S. Austin Blvd. | 618 S. Austin B, 624 S. Austin G, 626 S. Austin... | 1BR,1BA | $1,259 |
| Pleasant Oak | Studio - B | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Evelyn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Francisco Terrace, IL
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Francisco Terrace area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Francisco Terrace apartment is the 224 N Austin Blvd Model at 224 N Austin Blvd, Unit # 1 starting at $2,690 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Francisco Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901 Ontario Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 224 N Austin Blvd, Unit # 1 | 224 N Austin Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 619 N Menard Ave, Unit 2 | 619 N Menard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St. | 126 N. Elmwood C & 132 N. Elmwood B | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 425-431 N. Humphrey Ave. | 431 N. Humphrey L | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 902-910 N. Austin Blvd. and 4-10 Iowa St. | 908 N. Austin C & H | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 504-508 S. Cuyler Ave. | 504 S. Cuyler 7 & 16 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 5870 W Lake | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. | 432-438 N. Austin Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Francisco Terrace Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Francisco Terrace?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Francisco Terrace is at 5836 W Madison listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Francisco Terrace Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Francisco Terrace Apartment is $1,259 at 618-632 S. Austin Blvd..
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Francisco Terrace Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Francisco Terrace is starting from $1,360 at 5800 W Iowa.
What is the most affordable Francisco Terrace Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Francisco Terrace Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 901 Ontario Apartments and starts from $1,950.
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