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  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,300
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    4603-4611 Davis Apartments

    4.5 (6)
    4630- 4611 Davis St, Skokie, IL 60076
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,300
    Base rent
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    7732 South Marshfield Avenue

    7732 South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • 1 bd $1,300
    Base rent
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    1628 Sherwin

    1628 W. Sherwin, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7-13 W. Campbell St.

    4.0 (1)
    7-13 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,300
    Base rent
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    301 South Springfield Avenue

    301 South Springfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • Only 3 units left
    2 bd $1,300
    Base rent
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    14043 South School Street

    14043 South School Street, Riverdale, IL 60827
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  • 14135 South Tracy Avenue 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    5 units available
    2 bd $1,300
    Base rent
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    14135 South Tracy Avenue

    14135 South Tracy Avenue, Riverdale, IL 60827
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  • Studio $1,300+
    Base rent
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    Fleetwood Center

    4.0 (11)
    323-409 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067
    Apply online • Air conditioner • High Speed Internet
  • 7 units available
    Studio $1,306+
    1 bd $1,852+
    2 bd $3,526+
    Base rent
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    Beachwalk Apartments

    4.0 (20)
    420 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 6 units available
    1 bd $1,309+
    2 bd $1,639
    Base rent
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    Ivy Hastings

    5.0 (1)
    5125 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,080+
    2 bd $1,310+
    Base rent
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    OAKS OF LAKE BLUFF

    4.5 (4)
    OAKS OF LAKE BLUFF LP, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,319
    2 bd $1,635
    Base rent
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    814-820 S. Austin Blvd.

    4.0 (16)
    814 S. Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60304
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,320
    Total monthly cost
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    Evelyn Apartments

    37 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL 60304
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,320
    2 bd $1,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Cotton Creek Apartments

    3.0 (10)
    517 - 525 E Burnett Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,320+
    1 bd $1,450+
    2 bd $1,570+
    Base rent
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    Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes

    7499 Woodward Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,329
    2 bd $2,109
    Base rent
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    902-910 N. Austin Blvd. And 4-10 Iowa St.

    4.0 (33)
    902 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,630+
    2 bd $1,600
    Base rent
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    The Villages On Maple

    4.0 (13)
    1769 Robin Lane, Lisle, IL 60532
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,337+
    2 bd $1,628+
    Base rent
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    Hunters Pond Apartment Homes

    4.0 (6)
    2717 Hunters Pond Run, Champaign, IL 61820
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,089+
    Base rent
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    5575-95 Clarendon Hills Rd.

    5.0 (1)
    Forest Hill Apartments, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,350
    2 bd $1,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1512 S Karlov Ave

    1512 S Karlov Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 10 units available
    Studio $1,350
    1 bd $1,495+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6748 N. Ashland Ave

    3.0 (5)
    6748 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,350
    1 bd $1,450+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6825 N. Sheridan Rd

    3.5 (2)
    6825 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • New Units Available 4 units available
    1 bd $1,359+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy At Shelbryne

    5110 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,360
    Base rent
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    1429 W. Lunt Ave.

    3.0 (3)
    1429 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 17 units available
    1 bd $1,365+
    2 bd $1,715+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    St. Charles Square

    4.5 (7)
    607 Gundersen Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 2 bd $1,645
    3 bd $2,410
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1610 Maple Apartments

    4.0 (2)
    1610 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,370
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy At Harper

    3.5 (3)
    5345 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,375
    2 bd $1,650
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    TERRACE OAKS RE, LLC

    4.0 (5)
    501-06 SMITH AVENUE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Ask for pricing
    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Heather Ridge

    9500 14Th Street West, Rock Island, IL 61201
    Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • Public Transportation
  • 5 units available
    Studio $1,114+
    1 bd $1,157+
    2 bd $1,330+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Imperial Tower Apartments

    4.0 (145)
    805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,389
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    351-355 W. 55th St.

    4.5 (8)
    Forest Hill Apartments, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,389
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    109-111 E. 55th St.

    4.0 (5)
    Forest Hill Apartments, Westmont, IL 60559
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,389+
    1 bd $1,591+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Wyndham Apartments

    4.0 (57)
    5240 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,075+
    2 bd $1,595
    3 bd $1,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    MOORE COURT APTS LLC

    4.0 (26)
    MOORE COURT APARTMENTS LLC, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    SoNu Digs

    4.0 (24)
    1515 N Fremont St, Chicago, IL 60642
    Pet friendly
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  • 6 units available
    Studio $1,395+
    1 bd $1,495+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Pleasant Oak

    212 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $1,395+
    2 bd $2,080+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1805 Central Apartments

    1805 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials 30 units available
    1 bd $1,395+
    2 bd $1,766+
    3 bd $2,269+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Arbors Of Glen Ellyn

    4.0 (63)
    325 Ramblewood Dr., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 9 units available
    Studio $1,396+
    1 bd $2,145+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Reside At Belmont Harbor

    426 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 5 units available
    Studio $1,399+
    1 bd $1,869
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

    4.0 (23)
    301 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available 45 units available
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    ReNew Wheaton Center

    3.5 (4)
    2 Wheaton Center, Wheaton, IL 60187
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,400
    3 bd $1,400+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6635-37 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60637

    6635-37 S Ellis Ave, CHICAGO, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $1,400+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2527 - 2533 Jackson Apartments

    3.5 (6)
    2527 Jackson Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floors
  • New Units Available 8 units available
    1 bd $1,400+
    2 bd $1,700+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Autumn Run Apartments

    3.5 (105)
    1627 Country Lakes Dr, Naperville, IL 60563
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 2 bd $1,945+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1320 Chicago Apartments

    4.0 (4)
    1320 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    Cat friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,406+
    1 bd $1,485+
    2 bd $2,535+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

    3.5 (18)
    910 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,409
    1 bd $1,409
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    804 Harrison St.

    3.5 (11)
    804 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,411+
    1 bd $1,737+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1261 W Argyle

    4.5 (11)
    1261 W Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • 1 bd $1,026
    2 bd $1,414
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Crescent Place

    4.0 (3)
    310 W Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
    Fitness center
  • 600-0-state

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Illinois?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $20 and $28,000.

How many cheap rentals are available in Illinois on RentCafe?

There are 1542 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 30 Aug 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.