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

1116 Washington - Oak Park

Oak Park Residence Corporation

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

Pleasant Oak

6116 W Roosevelt Rd

1152 Lyman Ave, Unit 1R

305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph St.
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415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

322-330 W Washington Blvd

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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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
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301 Harrison

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
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206-214 N Austin Blvd

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
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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 | $1,816 | $895 | $3,009 |
| Gunderson Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,105 | $5,500 |
| Gunderson Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $1,400 | $6,037 |
| Gunderson Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,581 | $1,550 | $7,627 |
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There are currently 130 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5836 W Madison | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 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 |
| 5870 W Lake | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 804 Harrison St. | 804 Harrison H | 1BR,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 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 |
| 1014 S Humphrey Ave, Unit 2N | 1014 S Humphrey Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1219 S 61st Ct, Unit Heat Included. Gas includ | 1219 S 61st Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 814-820 S. Austin Blvd. | 814 & 820 S. Austin E | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St. | 126 N. Elmwood C & 132 N. Elmwood B | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 111 Garfield | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 5735 W Washington | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 504-508 S. Cuyler Ave. | 504 S. Cuyler 7 & 16 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,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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