Cheap Apartments for Rent in Park Ridge, IL from $1,150 (86 Rentals)

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2 S. Greenwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2 S. Greenwood

2 S Greenwood AvePark Ridge, IL 60068
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property at 9035 Delphia Ave
$400 - $700

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Base Rent$400 - $700

Total Monthly Price$400 - $700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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9035 Delphia Ave

Des PlainesIL60016
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property at 4236 N Ozark Ave
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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4236 N Ozark Ave

NorridgeIL60706

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property at 3511 Central Rd
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 5
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3511 Central Rd, Unit Top floor

3511 Central Rd
GlenviewIL60025
property at 5101 N East River Rd
$1,380

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Base Rent$1,380

Total Monthly Price$1,380
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5101 N East River Rd, Unit 1J

5101 N East River Rd
ChicagoIL60656
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property at 1384 Brown St
$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1384 Brown St

Des PlainesIL60016

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property at 5940 N Odell Ave
$1,475

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Base Rent$1,475

Total Monthly Price$1,475
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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5940 N Odell Ave, Unit A1

5940 N Odell Ave
ChicagoIL60631
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property at 5117 N East River Rd
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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5117 N East River Rd, Unit 3H

5117 N East River Rd
ChicagoIL60656
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5935 N Northwest Hwy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5935 N Northwest Hwy

5935 N Northwest HwyChicago, IL 60631
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6173-6179 N Northwest Hwy
Studio Apartments

6173-6179 N Northwest Hwy

6173-6179 N Northwest HwyChicago, IL 60631
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Catherine Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Catherine Courts

8503 W Catherine AveChicago, IL 60656
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9829 Lawrence Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9829 Lawrence Ct

9829 Lawrence CtSchiller Park, IL 60176
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The Wright Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Wright Building

712-716 Lee StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Cheapest Available Park Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Park Ridge, IL is a Studio unit found at Mont Clare in the Norwood Park neighborhood priced from $1,250. The Pavilion Apartments in the O'Hare neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,396. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Park Ridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mont ClareS3Studio, 1BA$1,250
The Pavilion Apartments1H1BR, 1BA$1,396
1620 Dempster Complex, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,400
Ronald & Gunnison1BD/1BA1BR, 1BA$1,500
Park Ridge CommonsFIVE351BR, 1BA$1,529

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park Ridge, IL

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park Ridge area is the $1.87 price per square foot Schindler w/ Den Model at River 595 in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $2,593. The second greatest value Park Ridge apartment is the 7513 W Isham Ave Model at 7513 W Isham Ave, Unit 2 in the Norwood Park neighborhood starting at $2,300 with a $1.77 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River 595Schindler w/ Den2BR, 2BA$1.87
7513 W Isham Ave, Unit 27513 W Isham Ave3BR, 1BA$1.77
6697 N Northwest Hwy, Unit 2E6697 N Northwest Hwy2BR, 1BA$1.82
Oak Trails Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.45
10380 Michael Todd Terrace10380 Michael Todd Terrace2BR, 1BA$1.45
1306 Carol St, Unit TWO BEDROOMS1306 Carol St2BR, 1BA$1.95
9642 River St, Unit 1St floor9642 River St3BR, 1.5BA$1.88
8614 W Berwyn Ave2BD/1BA2BR, 1BA$1.60
1401 Carol St, Unit 11401 Carol St2BR, 1BA$2.00
8738 N Elmore St, Unit Unit G8738 N Elmore St1BR, 1BA$1.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park Ridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Park Ridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Park Ridge is at Mont Clare listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Park Ridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Park Ridge Apartment is $1,329 at Mont Clare.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Park Ridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Park Ridge is starting from $1,550 at 4904 N Harlem Ave.

What is the most affordable Park Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Park Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 8524-8532 W Gregory St and starts from $2,525.

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