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    Studio $1,750+
    1 bd $2,400
    2 bd $3,295
    Base rent
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    Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

    4.0 (8)
    4611 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,751+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Mayfair Apartments

    4.0 (25)
    5496 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Studio $1,759+
    1 bd $1,901+
    2 bd $2,573+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sheridan Lake - 6401 N Sheridan Rd

    4.0 (47)
    6401 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,760+
    2 bd $2,010
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Buena Shores

    833 W. Buena Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Studio $1,773+
    1 bd $2,533+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Oakdale Terrace - 525 W Oakdale Ave

    3.5 (28)
    525 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,775
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2256 W. 21st St.

    2256 W. 21St St., Chicago, IL 60608
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  • 1 bd $1,775+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    532-36 Hinman

    3.5 (2)
    532 Hinman, Evanston, IL 60202
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $1,775+
    2 bd $2,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    549-607 Sheridan Rd.

    549 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60202
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
  • 6014 S Calumet Ave 2-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,780
    3 bd $2,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6014-16 S Calumet Ave

    6014 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,790+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    The Countryside

    5.0 (1)
    9900 W 58Th St, Countryside, IL 60525
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,901+
    1 bd $2,240+
    2 bd $4,200+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1350 North Lake Shore Drive

    4.5 (25)
    1350 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,793+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Madison Park Apartments

    4.0 (50)
    1380 E. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,795
    1 bd $2,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Pittsfield Apartments

    4.0 (97)
    55 East Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    609-17 N. Sheridan Rd.

    4.0 (14)
    609-17 N. Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60202
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,795
    2 bd $3,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    541 W Oakdale

    3.5 (5)
    541 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,800+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Patricians

    3.5 (97)
    401-11 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,805+
    1 bd $2,385+
    2 bd $4,045+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Axis Apartments And Lofts

    441 E. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60611
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Studio $2,146
    1 bd $1,810+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Rosie

    1461 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
    Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 2 bd $1,817+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Willowbrook Apartment Homes

    4.5 (13)
    7440 Tennessee Drive #109, Willowbrook, IL 60527
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 22 units available
    Studio $2,212+
    1 bd $2,449+
    2 bd $3,595+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Solverre

    4.5 (2)
    4600 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,843+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Renaissance - 901 W Argyle St

    4.0 (27)
    901 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,050
    2 bd $1,250
    4 bd $1,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1330 South Lawndale Avenue

    1330 South Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • 2 bd $1,850+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1001 Davis Apartments

    3.5 (1)
    1001 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available 23 units available
    Studio $1,882+
    1 bd $2,792+
    2 bd $3,314+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Albion Oak Park

    4.0 (4)
    1000 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,875+
    1 bd $2,275+
    2 bd $3,570+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    River North Park

    4.0 (7)
    320 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $1,882+
    2 bd $2,018+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Wilson Court - 1901 W Wilson Ave

    4.0 (10)
    1901 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    437-59 W. Belmont Ave.

    4.0 (32)
    437-59 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,900
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    12219 South Throop Street

    12219 South Throop Street, Chicago, IL 60643
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • Only 1 unit left
    4 bd $1,900
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10216 South Emerald Avenue

    10216 South Emerald Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,900+
    1 bd $2,250+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    65 East Scott

    4.5 (64)
    65 East Scott, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,950+
    2 bd $1,916+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    HighPoint Reflections

    4.5 (50)
    160 S Highpoint Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,940+
    1 bd $2,124+
    2 bd $2,986+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

    4.0 (60)
    1212 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 6 units available
    Studio $2,005+
    1 bd $1,944+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Reside On Clarendon

    4157 North Clarendon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,950
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2111 N. Western Ave.

    3.5 (3)
    2111 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,953+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Irving Courts By Reside

    718 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,975
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2620 Lofts

    5.0 (2)
    2620 Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 15 units available
    1 bd $1,982+
    2 bd $2,656+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    100 Forest Place Apartments

    4.0 (21)
    100 Forest Pl, Oak Park, IL 60301
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2332-48 W Addison/3600 N. Claremont

    3.5 (4)
    2332 W Addison, Chicago, IL 60618
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4328-36 N. Hermitage

    3.5 (3)
    4328 N Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,995
    3 bd $2,195+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5135-41 S. Drexel Ave.

    4.0 (7)
    5135-41 S. Drexel Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 9032 South University Avenue 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $2,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    9032 South University Avenue

    9032 South University Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • New Units Available
    Studio $2,005
    1 bd $2,110+
    2 bd $3,055
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    777 South State

    4.0 (41)
    2 East 8Th St., Chicago, IL 60605
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $2,030+
    2 bd $3,430+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Terraces At Deerfield

    5.0 (2)
    625 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $2,040
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    917-925 Hinman Ave.

    4.5 (1)
    917 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 4 units available
    3 bd $2,050
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy At Ridgewood

    3.5 (3)
    5410-18 S Ridgewood Ct, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,060
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Uncommon

    3.5 (5)
    2101 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Studio $2,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2424 N.Clark

    3.0 (5)
    2424 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Fitness center
  • Studio $2,138+
    1 bd $2,234+
    2 bd $3,194+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Scio At The Medical District

    4.5 (38)
    901 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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 $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 31 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.