Cheap Apartments for Rent in Winthrop Harbor, IL from $500 (31 Rentals)

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1039 Sheridan Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 Sheridan Rd

1039 Sheridan RdWinthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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1803 12th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1803 12th St

1803 12th StWinthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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Winthrop Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Winthrop Apartments

3017-3021 9th StWinthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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Franklin Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Street

4004-4010 Franklin StZion, IL 60099
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2320 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2320 20th St

2320 20th StZion, IL 60099
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Gabriel Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gabriel Apartments

2634-2644 Gabriel AveZion, IL 60099
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2233 Galilee Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2233 Galilee Ave

2233 Galilee AveZion, IL 60099
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1709 Joppa
2 Bedroom Apartments

1709 Joppa

1709 JoppaZion, IL 60099

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2600 Gabriel Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2600 Gabriel Ave

2600 Gabriel AveZion, IL 60099
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2225 Galilee Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2225 Galilee Ave

2225 Galilee AveZion, IL 60099
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11400 47th Ave
Studio Apartments

11400 47th Ave

11400 47th AvePleasant Prairie, WI 53158

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1736 21st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1736 21st St

1736 21st StZion, IL 60099
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2905 31st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2905 31st St

2905 31st StZion, IL 60099
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Wildflower on 27th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wildflower on 27th

2929-2931 27th StZion, IL 60099
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Forest Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

2012 Gilead AveZion, IL 60099
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2325 Lewis Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Lewis Ave

2325 Lewis AveZion, IL 60099
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2703-2711 Galilee Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2703-2711 Galilee Ave

2703-2711 Galilee AveZion, IL 60099
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2624 Gabriel Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2624 Gabriel Ave

2624 Gabriel AveZion, IL 60099
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West Wind Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Wind Village

2200-2212 Lewis AveZion, IL 60099
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Winthrop Harbor, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Winthrop Harbor, IL

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Winthrop Harbor, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Winthrop Harbor Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Shore Acres$1,292$1,0852

Cheapest Available Winthrop Harbor Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Winthrop Harbor, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodstone Village Apartments in the Cypress Park neighborhood priced from $1,200. Country Chalet Apartments in the Shepherds Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,460. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Winthrop Harbor apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,200
Country Chalet Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1,460
Carmel House1bdB1BR,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winthrop Harbor, IL and Nearby

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winthrop Harbor area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated Model at Country Chalet Apartments in the in the Shepherds Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,460. The second greatest value Winthrop Harbor apartment is the 1x1 695 Model at Woodstone Village Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Cypress Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winthrop Harbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country Chalet Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.54
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1.73
Carmel House1bdB1BR,1BA$2.63

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winthrop Harbor Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Winthrop Harbor?

The cheapest apartment in Winthrop Harbor is Woodstone Village Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Winthrop Harbor costs $1,292.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Winthrop Harbor?

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 2 regular apartments in Winthrop Harbor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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