Cheap Homes for Rent in Gunderson Historic District Oak Park, IL from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

405 Home Ave, Unit 302

405 Home Ave
Oak ParkIL60302

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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 5957 W Madison priced from $915. 310 N Menard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Gunderson Historic District apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5957 W MadisonStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$915
310 N Menard1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,135
638-642 Harrison St.642 Harrison GW1BR,1BA$1,319
5735 W Washington2/1.02BR,1BA$1,350
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-4141BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gunderson Historic District, IL

As of June 04, 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 60 Washington Blvd Model at 60 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.33 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.
5678 W Washington Blvd, Unit #35678 W Washington Blvd3BR,1BA$1.33
60 Washington Blvd, Unit 260 Washington Blvd2BR,2BA$1.33
62 Washington Blvd, Unit 362 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.20
111-113 Harrison StApartment 113-12BR,1BA$1.61
810 S Austin Blvd, Unit 1810 S Austin Blvd2BR,1BA$1.68
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H2BR,1BA$1.77
47 Washington, Unit 49-A47 Washington1BR,1BA$1.67
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B1BR,1BA$1.79
638-642 Harrison St.642 Harrison GW1BR,1BA$1.74
310 N Menard1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.57

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Gunderson Historic District, Oak Park, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gunderson Historic District

What type of rentals are currently available in Gunderson Historic District?

There are currently 399 Apartments for Rent in Gunderson Historic District, IL with pricing that ranges from $915 to $7,015. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gunderson Historic District ranging from $1,000 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gunderson Historic District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gunderson Historic District ranges from $1,000 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,112.

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