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Cheapest Available South Chicago Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Chicago Heights, IL is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $800. Linden Park Apartments in the Downtown Park Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Chicago Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Linden Park ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,110
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhouse1BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chicago Heights, IL and Nearby

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Chicago Heights area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated Model at Westbridge Apartments in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value South Chicago Heights apartment is the The Maple Model at Olympic Village Apartments starting at $1,440 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Indian Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Chicago Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westbridge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.63
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.60
2805 Commercial Ave2805 Commercial Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
24 W 37th St, Unit #224 W 37th St2BR,1BA$1.86
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78
Linden Park ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Chicago Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in South Chicago Heights?

There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in South Chicago Heights, IL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $1,995. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Chicago Heights ranging from $875 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Chicago Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Chicago Heights ranges from $875 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,179.

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