Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Francisco Terrace Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $700 (106 Rentals)

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$1,500 - $1,750

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244 S Marion St

Oak ParkIL60302
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Oak Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park

853 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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421 South Oak Park Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

421 South Oak Park Avenue

419-421 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Live in Oak Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live in Oak Park

1041 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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230 S Maple
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 S Maple

230-238 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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901-917 S Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

901-917 S Euclid Ave

901-917 S Euclid AveOak Park, IL 60304
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817 S. Oak Park Ave.
Studio Apartments

817 S. Oak Park Ave.

817-819 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60304
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450-460 N Austin Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

450-460 N Austin Blvd

450-460 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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Bon Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bon Villa Apartments

320 Wisconsin AveOak Park, IL 60302
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North Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Court

480 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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301 Harrison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Harrison

301 Harrison StOak Park, IL 60304
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255 S Maple
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Maple

1140-1144 N Randolph StOak Park, IL 60302
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700 North Austin Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

700 North Austin Blvd

700 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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801-811 S Euclid Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

801-811 S Euclid Ave

801-811 S Euclid AveOak Park, IL 60304
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1000 N Austin
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 N Austin

1000 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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1022 N. Austin
1 Bedroom Apartments

1022 N. Austin

1022-1024 N AustinOak Park, IL 60302
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514 S Austin
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 S Austin

514 S Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60304
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432-438 N. Austin Blvd.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432-438 N. Austin Blvd.

432-438 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

504-508 S Culyer AveOak Park, IL 60304
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7 Van Buren
1 Bedroom Apartments

7 Van Buren

404 S Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60304
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300 Madison St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

300 Madison St

300 Madison StOak Park, IL 60302
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206-214 N Austin Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

206-214 N Austin Blvd

206-214 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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400 Scoville
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Scoville

400-412 S Scoville AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Maple 112-116 1/2
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple 112-116 1/2

112-122 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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422-426 S Taylor Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

422-426 S Taylor Ave

422-426 S Taylor AveOak Park, IL 60302
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930 N Austin Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

930 N Austin Blvd

930 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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Harvey
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey

411-415 S Harvey AveOak Park, IL 60302
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901-911 S Clinton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901-911 S Clinton

905-907 Clinton AveOak Park, IL 60304
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Clinton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Court

943 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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Kenton House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenton House

112-114 Home AveOak Park, IL 60302
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921-923 Lake St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

921-923 Lake St

921-923 Lake StOak Park, IL 60301
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432 S Clinton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

432 S Clinton Ave

432 S Clinton AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Francisco Terrace, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

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 5836-46 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60644 priced from $895. 5948 W Superior Chicago, IL 60644 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Francisco Terrace apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5836-46 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60644Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$895
5948 W Superior Chicago, IL 60644Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$905
5957-73 W Madison St 11-17 S Austin Chicago, IL 60644Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,015
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.504 S. Cuyler StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
310 N Menard Chicago, IL 606441 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,160
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-412Studio,1BA$1,175
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1004-29Studio,1BA$1,195
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,250
618-632 S. Austin Blvd.618 S. Austin B, 624 S. Austin G, 626 S. Austin...1BR,1BA$1,265
5952-58 W Superior Chicago, IL 606442 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Francisco Terrace, IL

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Francisco Terrace area is the $1.90 price per square foot 177 N. Grove E Model at 173-181 N. Grove Ave. in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $3,209. The second greatest value Francisco Terrace apartment is the 224 N Austin Blvd Model at 224 N Austin Blvd, Unit # 1 starting at $2,350 with a $1.74 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
173-181 N. Grove Ave.177 N. Grove E3BR,3BA$1.90
224 N Austin Blvd, Unit # 1224 N Austin Blvd2BR,1BA$1.74
319 Chicago Ave, Unit 2319 Chicago Ave3BR,1BA$1.98
535 S Lombard Ave, Unit 2535 S Lombard Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
Clarence & Harrison Apartments839-22BR,1BA$1.88
930 North1 Bed - In-Unit Laundry1BR,1BA$2.04
5870 W Lake St Chicago, IL 606442 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.67
101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24...1BR,1BA$1.78
310 N Menard Chicago, IL 606441 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.60
302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave.306 & 308 Washington S, 337 Cuyler S1BR,1BA$2.12

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Francisco Terrace, Oak Park, IL

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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 5836-46 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60644 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 $1,160 at 310 N Menard Chicago, IL 60644.

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 $1,270 at 5952-58 W Superior Chicago, IL 60644.

What is the most affordable Francisco Terrace Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Francisco Terrace Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 173-181 N. Grove Ave. and starts from $3,209.

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