Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gunderson Historic District Oak Park, IL from $700 (130 Rentals)

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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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The Ray Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ray Apartments

1118-1126 S Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60304
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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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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 Austin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Austin

1000-06 S Austin BlvdOak 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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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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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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400 Scoville
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Scoville

400-412 S Scoville AveOak 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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112-122 S Maple Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

112-122 S Maple Ave

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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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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921-923 Lake St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

921-923 Lake St

921-923 Lake StOak Park, IL 60301
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Kenton House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenton House

112-114 Home AveOak Park, IL 60302
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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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Clinton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Court

943 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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Gunderson Historic District, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

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. 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Gunderson Historic District apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5836 W MadisonStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$895
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432-438 N. Austin StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-408Studio,1BA$1,225
Oak Park Residence Corporationstudios at various prices and locationsStudio,1BA$1,240
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1014 1/2 - 23Studio,1BA$1,250
618-632 S. Austin Blvd.618 S. Austin B, 624 S. Austin G, 626 S. Austin...1BR,1BA$1,259
Pleasant OakStudio - BStudio,1BA$1,300
Evelyn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,320
5870 W Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,350
804 Harrison St.804 Harrison H1BR,1BA$1,409

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gunderson Historic District, IL

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gunderson Historic District 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 Gunderson Historic District 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 Gunderson Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
224 N Austin Blvd, Unit # 1224 N Austin Blvd3BR,1BA$1.92
1014 S Humphrey Ave, Unit 2N1014 S Humphrey Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
1219 S 61st Ct, Unit Heat Included. Gas includ1219 S 61st Ct2BR,1BA$1.60
814-820 S. Austin Blvd.814 & 820 S. Austin E2BR,1BA$1.72
126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.126 N. Elmwood C & 132 N. Elmwood B1BR,1BA$1.96
111 Garfield1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$2.08
5735 W Washington2/1.02BR,1BA$2.00
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.504 S. Cuyler 7 & 161BR,1BA$2.04
322-330 W Washington Blvd1Bd1Ba1BR,1BA$2.14

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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 $1,259 at 618-632 S. Austin Blvd..

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 $1,500 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 901 Ontario Apartments and starts from $1,950.

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