
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gunderson Historic District Oak Park, IL from $700 (124 Rentals)
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Clarence & Harrison Apartments

1116 Washington - Oak Park

Pleasant Oak

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

6116 W Roosevelt Rd

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

Oak Park Residence Corporation

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.
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101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

322-330 W Washington Blvd

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

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

10 Adams St, Unit 3

246 S Marion St

10 Adams St, Unit 3

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

426 Wesley Ave

Oak Park
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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

Bon Villa Apartments

North Court

301 Harrison
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801-811 S Euclid Ave

1000 Austin

255 S Maple

514 S Austin

Clarence and Van Buren Bldg

432-438 N. Austin Blvd.

7 Van Buren

300 Madison St

400 Scoville

206-214 N Austin Blvd
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112-122 S Maple Ave

944-964 S. Oak Park Avenue

422-426 S Taylor Ave

Harvey

901-911 S Clinton

921-923 Lake St

Kenton House

432 S Clinton Ave

Clinton Court

130 Washington Blvd
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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 | $1,810 | $915 | $2,889 |
| Gunderson Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $1,045 | $5,500 |
| Gunderson Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,134 | $1,500 | $6,590 |
| Gunderson Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,925 | $1,900 | $7,015 |
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There are currently 124 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 |
| 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. | 432-438 N. Austin Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| Evelyn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| Pleasant Oak | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| 1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-308 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 504-508 S. Cuyler Ave. | 504 S. Cuyler 7 & 16 | 1BR,1BA | $1,259 |
| 5735 W Washington | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| 5870 W Lake | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| 24-32 Washington Blvd. | 26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gunderson Historic District, IL
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gunderson Historic District area is the $1.33 price per square foot 5678 W Washington Blvd Model at 5678 W Washington Blvd, Unit #3 in the in the Ridgeland neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Gunderson Historic District apartment is the 62 Washington Blvd Model at 62 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.19 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5678 W Washington Blvd, Unit #3 | 5678 W Washington Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 62 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 | 62 Washington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 60 Washington Blvd | 60 Washington Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 111-113 Harrison St | Apartment 113-1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 1137 Highland Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 1137 Highland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 5629 W Washington Blvd, Unit 110 | 5629 W Washington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 24-32 Washington Blvd. | 24 Washington A & 32 Washington B | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 5735 W Washington | 3/1.0 | 3BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 5732 W Washington | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 5870 W Lake | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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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 $1,275 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 $1,550.
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