
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gunderson Historic District Oak Park, IL from $700 (145 Rentals)
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1000 - 1010 North Blvd

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

Pleasant Oak

Oak Park Residence Corporation

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

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515 South Blvd

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

1116 Washington - Oak Park

305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph St.
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238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave

322-330 W Washington Blvd

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

947 South Blvd

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

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906 S Elmwood Ave, Unit #3, Unit #3

141 S Oak Park Ave

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

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62 Washington Blvd, Unit 3, Unit 3

440 S Ridgeland Ave
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The Emerson

Total Monthly Price
531 S Lombard Ave, Unit First floor unit, Unit First floor unit

Oak Park

421 South Oak Park Avenue

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The Ray Apartments

230 S Maple

901-917 S Euclid Ave

817 S. Oak Park Ave.

450-460 N Austin Blvd
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Bon Villa Apartments

North Court

301 Harrison

801-811 S Euclid Ave

1000 Austin

255 S Maple

514 S Austin

Clarence and Van Buren Bldg

7 Van Buren

300 Madison St
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206-214 N Austin Blvd

400 Scoville

112-122 S Maple Ave

944-964 S. Oak Park Avenue

422-426 S Taylor Ave

432-438 N. Austin Blvd.

Harvey

Kenton House

901-911 S Clinton

921-923 Lake St
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Gunderson Historic District, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gunderson Historic District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunderson Historic District Studio Apartments | $1,872 | $915 | $2,949 |
| Gunderson Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $1,045 | $5,500 |
| Gunderson Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,209 | $1,125 | $6,590 |
| Gunderson Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $1,450 | $7,600 |
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There are currently 145 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Gunderson Historic District Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL.
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Cheapest Available Gunderson Historic District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gunderson Historic District area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5836 W Madison priced from $895. 5957 W Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Gunderson Historic District apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5836 W Madison | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 5957 W Madison | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| 310 N Menard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| 1000 - 1010 North Blvd | 1012 1/2 -44 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Pleasant Oak | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| 5735 W Washington | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-414 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| 123-129 N. Humphrey Ave. and 38-44 Lake St. | 40 Lake, 42 Lake & 44 Lake | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 814-820 S. Austin Blvd. | 814 & 820 S. Austin W | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gunderson Historic District, IL
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gunderson Historic District area is the $1.20 price per square foot 62 Washington Blvd Model at 62 Washington Blvd, Unit 3 in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Gunderson Historic District apartment is the Apartment 113-1 Model at 111-113 Harrison St starting at $1,950 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gunderson Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Washington Blvd, Unit 3 | 62 Washington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 111-113 Harrison St | Apartment 113-1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 113 Harrison St, Unit Apartment 113-1 | 113 Harrison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 901-927 Wesley Ave. and 705-711 Garfield St. | 901 Wesley | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. | 432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 515 South Blvd | 515 South Blvd | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
| 24-32 Washington Blvd. | 26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 123-129 N. Humphrey Ave. and 38-44 Lake St. | 40 Lake, 42 Lake & 44 Lake | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 310 N Menard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gunderson Historic District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gunderson Historic District?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gunderson Historic District is at 5836 W Madison listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gunderson Historic District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gunderson Historic District Apartment is $1,045 at 5957 W Madison.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gunderson Historic District Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gunderson Historic District is starting from $1,350 at 5735 W Washington.
What is the most affordable Gunderson Historic District Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gunderson Historic District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 5735 W Washington and starts from $1,750.
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