Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thornwood District South Holland, IL from $700 (72 Rentals)

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15962 S Park Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

15962 S Park Ave

15962 S Park AveSouth Holland, IL 60473
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780 E 164th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

780 E 164th St

780 E 164th StSouth Holland, IL 60473
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2105 W 176th Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2105 W 176th Pl

2105 W 176th PlLansing, IL 60438
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611 E 151st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

611 E 151st St

611 E 151st StPhoenix, IL 60426

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18205 Morgan St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18205 Morgan St

18205 Morgan StHomewood, IL 60430
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649 Jeffery Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

649 Jeffery Ave

649 Jeffery AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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18154 Martin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

18154 Martin Ave

18154 Martin AveHomewood, IL 60430
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290 Yates Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

290 Yates Ave

290 Yates AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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15200 Chicago Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

15200 Chicago Rd

15200 Chicago RdDolton, IL 60419
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14545 Jefferson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14545 Jefferson St

14545 Jefferson StHarvey, IL 60426
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1509-1515 E State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1509-1515 E State St

1509-1515 E State StCalumet City, IL 60409

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2107 177th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2107 177th St

2107 177th StLansing, IL 60438
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14915 Washington
2 Bedroom Apartments

14915 Washington

14915 WashingtonHarvey, IL 60426
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15540 S Center Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15540 S Center Ave

15540 S Center AveHarvey, IL 60426
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1420 E 156th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

1420 E 156th St

1420 E 156th StDolton, IL 60419
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15750 Dixie Hwy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15750 Dixie Hwy

15750 Dixie HwyMarkham, IL 60428
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2300 182nd Pl
Studio Apartments

2300 182nd Pl

2300 182nd PlLansing, IL 60438
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1947 Hickory Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1947 Hickory Rd

1947 Hickory RdHomewood, IL 60430

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17714 Dixie Hwy
Studio Apartments

17714 Dixie Hwy

17714 Dixie HwyHomewood, IL 60430
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1750 Memorial Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

1750 Memorial Dr

1750 Memorial DrCalumet City, IL 60409
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1870 Pulaski Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1870 Pulaski Rd

1870 Pulaski RdCalumet City, IL 60409
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402 S Cornell
Studio Apartments

402 S Cornell

402 S CornellCalumet City, IL 60409
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2139 176th Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2139 176th Pl

2139 176th PlLansing, IL 60438
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2121 E 177th St
Studio Apartments

2121 E 177th St

2121 E 177th StLansing, IL 60438
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394 Cornell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

394 Cornell Ave

394 Cornell AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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2108 177th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2108 177th St

2108 177th StLansing, IL 60438
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309 W 151st Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

309 W 151st Pl

309 W 151st PlHarvey, IL 60426

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2300 Holiday Ter
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Holiday Ter

2300 Holiday TerLansing, IL 60438
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514-516 Roberts Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

514-516 Roberts Dr

514-516 Roberts DrGlenwood, IL 60425
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95 W 154th St
Studio Apartments

95 W 154th St

95 W 154th StHarvey, IL 60426
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Hazelnut Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelnut Apartments

1722 W 170th StHazel Crest, IL 60429
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15800 Turlington
1 Bedroom Apartments

15800 Turlington

15800 TurlingtonHarvey, IL 60426
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Vail Apartments
Studio Apartments

Vail Apartments

14719-14729 Vail AveHarvey, IL 60426
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647-651 Carroll Pky
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

647-651 Carroll Pky

647-651 Carroll PkyGlenwood, IL 60425
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14547 Chicago Road
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14547 Chicago Road

14547 Chicago RdDolton, IL 60419
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304 E 147th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

304 E 147th St

304 E 147th StHarvey, IL 60426

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Thornwood District, South Holland, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thornwood District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thornwood District area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ginger Ridge Apartments priced from $900. 304 E 147th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Thornwood District apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Redbud1BR,1BA$900
304 E 147th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$955
14538 S Cottage Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,125
1677 State2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,260
PIMA LANSING LLC2/12BR,1BA$1,300
Dynasty Properties2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornwood District, IL

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thornwood District area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Large Model at Dynasty Properties in the in the North River neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Thornwood District apartment is the 14526 Cottage Grove Ave Model at 14526 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 2 W starting at $1,400 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the College District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thornwood District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dynasty Properties2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$1.59
14526 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 2 W14526 Cottage Grove Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
PIMA LANSING LLC2/12BR,1BA$1.71
1677 State2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.80
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.39
14538 S Cottage Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.84
304 E 147th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.59
17828 Park Ave17828 Park Ave1BR,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thornwood District, South Holland, IL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Illinois including Thornwood District, South Holland, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thornwood District Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thornwood District?

The cheapest apartment in Thornwood District is Ginger Ridge Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Thornwood District costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thornwood District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Thornwood District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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