Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois

Studio $1,250

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7456 N Greenview Ave, Unit 4E

7456 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly
1 bd $1,250

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9229 Sally Lane, Unit 2W

9229 Sally Lane, Schiller Park, IL 60176
3 bd $1,250

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16 Florentine Ct

16 Florentine Ct, Pekin, IL 61554

In unit laundry
Studio $1,275

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7450 N Greenview Ave, Unit 83

7450 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
Studio $1,300

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3250 N Pulaski Rd, Unit 213

3250 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
1 bd $1,300

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11252 S Eggleston Ave, Unit 2

11252 S Eggleston Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Studio $1,300

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3250 N Pulaski Rd, Unit 302

3250 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
3 bd $1,300

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358 E 70th St, Unit 1 West

358 E 70Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
3 bd $1,300

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6 Florentine Ct

6 Florentine Ct, Pekin, IL 61554

In unit laundry
3 bd $1,300

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5 Florentine Ct

5 Florentine Ct, Pekin, IL 61554

In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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836 Sherman Ave, Unit 11

836 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Pet friendly
Studio $1,315

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7456 N Greenview Ave, Unit 3D

7456 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly
Studio $1,315

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7450 N Greenview Ave, Unit 85

7450 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly
Studio $1,325

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1344 W Lunt Ave, Unit 301

1344 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly
Studio $1,350

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2779 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit #120- Studio

2779 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Cat friendly • Dishwasher
Studio $1,375

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5860 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 512

5860 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Pet friendly
Studio $1,395

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6758 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 242

6758 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly
Studio $1,450

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1325 W Wilson Ave, Unit 302

1325 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Pet friendly • In unit laundry
Studio $1,450

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5860 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 508

5860 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
Studio $1,450

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6019 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 207

6019 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,450

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1634 W Howard St, Unit 202

1634 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
Studio $1,450

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5860 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 610

5860 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Pet friendly
Studio $1,450

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5860 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 405

5860 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Pet friendly
Studio $1,450

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5860 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 304

5860 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Pet friendly
Studio $1,450

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6019 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 405

6019 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Pet friendly • In unit laundry
Studio $1,499

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3825 N Pine Grove Ave, Unit 403

3825 N Pine Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Pet friendly
1 bd $1,500

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838 Sherman Ave, Unit 15

838 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
Studio $1,500

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3710 N Pine Grove Ave, Unit 409

3710 N Pine Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Cat friendly • Dishwasher
Studio $1,525

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4038 N Ashland Ave, Unit Studio

4038 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
Studio $1,550

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6021 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 508

6021 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Pet friendly
Studio $1,550

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6201 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 307

6201 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Dog friendly • Dishwasher
2 bd $1,585

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6343 N Claremont Ave, Unit 2W

6343 N Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Pet friendly
1 bd $1,600

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1337 W Fargo Ave, Unit #1207

1337 W Fargo Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
2 bd $1,634

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1381 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit 3S

1381 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
2 bd $1,640

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1381 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit 1N

1381 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly
Studio $1,645

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3345 N Marshfield Ave, Unit #308

3345 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
Studio $1,650

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1531 W Howard St, Unit 207

1531 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
1 bd $1,650

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7710 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 505

7710 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
Studio $1,650

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505 West Belmont Avenue, Unit 6N

505 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
3 bd $1,695

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2790 E State Street, Unit 2 East

2790 E State Street, Burnham, IL 60633

Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
1 bd $1,750

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6758 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 431

6758 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly
1 bd $1,750

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1521 W Sherwin Ave, Unit 206

1521 W Sherwin Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
1 bd $1,750

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7710 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 506

7710 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
1 bd $1,750

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1521 W Sherwin Ave, Unit 407

1521 W Sherwin Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • Dishwasher
1 bd $1,750

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6758 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 444

6758 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly
2 bd $1,750

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5671 N Clark St, Unit 2R

5671 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60646

Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
1 bd $1,750

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7710 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 307

7710 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Wheelchair Access
2 bd $1,750

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1381 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit 2S

1381 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly
1 bd $1,750

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7710 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 103

7710 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
1 bd $1,795

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5718 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 506

5718 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Illinois?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $450 and $28,000.

How many cheap rentals are available in Illinois on RentCafe?

There are 1729 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 3 Nov 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Illinois?

The average Illinois cheap apartment size is 501 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Illinois?

Cheap apartments in Illinois are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Illinois?

A cheap apartment in Illinois offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.