Cheap Apartments for Rent in Winthrop Harbor, IL from $1,135 (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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608 Sheridan Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

608 Sheridan Rd

608 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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2225 Galilee Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2225 Galilee Ave

2225 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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11400 47th Ave
Studio Apartments

11400 47th Ave

11400 47th AvePleasant Prairie, WI 53158
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2233 Galilee Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2233 Galilee Ave

2233 Galilee AveZion, 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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1736 21st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1736 21st St

1736 21st 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: 09/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Winthrop Harbor, IL area range in price from $1,135 to $2,500 with an overall median price of $1,335. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Winthrop Harbor Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Shore Acres$1,335$1,1354

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 2901-2095 Elisha Ave in the Shepherds Crossing neighborhood priced from $1,150. Woodstone Village Apartments in the Cypress Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Winthrop Harbor apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2901-2095 Elisha Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,150
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR, 1BA$1,200
KCP 1508 21st2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,350
Carmel House1bdB1BR, 1BA$1,515
608 Sheridan Rd62BR, 1BA$1,560

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

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winthrop Harbor area is the $1.95 price per square foot 6 Model at 608 Sheridan Rd in the Shore Acres neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Winthrop Harbor apartment is the 1x1 695 Model at Woodstone Village Apartments in the Cypress Park neighborhood starting at $1,200 with a $1.73 price per square foot. 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.
608 Sheridan Rd62BR, 1BA$1.95
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR, 1BA$1.73
2901-2095 Elisha Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.83
Carmel House1bdB1BR, 1BA$2.63

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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 2901-2095 Elisha Ave which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Winthrop Harbor costs $1,335.

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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