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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 1 Bed unit found at 5957 W Madison St priced from $980. Pleasant Oak has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Gunderson Historic District apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5957 W Madison St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$980
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,175
165 S. Oak Park Ave.165 S. Oak ParkStudio,1BA$1,335
111 Garfield St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,460
421 S. Elmwood Ave.421 Elmwood 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gunderson Historic District, IL

As of July 31, 2025 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 617 Madison St Model at 617 Madison St, Unit #1 starting at $2,200 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Park 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
617 Madison St, Unit #1617 Madison St3BR,1BA$1.76
112 N Kenilworth Ave, Unit 1C112 N Kenilworth Ave2BR,2BA$2.17
254 S. Maple Ave.1116-11262BR,1BA$2.02
1231 Clinton Ave, Unit 11231 Clinton Ave3BR,1BA$1.85
901-927 Wesley Ave. and 705-711 Garfield St.927 Wesley2BR,1BA$2.05
111 Garfield St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.83
5735 W. Washington Blvd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.00
421 S. Elmwood Ave.421 Elmwood 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
5957 W Madison St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.63

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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 404 Apartments for Rent in Gunderson Historic District, IL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $8,670. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gunderson Historic District ranging from $1,350 to $5,250.

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 $1,350 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,930.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gunderson Historic District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gunderson Historic District range from $1,500 to $3,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

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