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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois. 3,173 Rentals Available
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  • New units available
    Studio $1,760+
    1 bd $2,430+
    2 bd $3,020
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    441 E. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60611
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available
    1 bd $1,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    549 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60202
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    4 bd $1,795
    5 bd $1,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6204 S Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $1,795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (2)
    532 Hinman, Evanston, IL 60202
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available
    1 bd $1,795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (8)
    4759 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,795+
    3 bd $3,025
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (23)
    1615-25 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New units available
    2 bd $1,795
    3 bd $2,395
    4 bd $2,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (7)
    1703-13 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,006
    2 bd $1,800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (3)
    310 W Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
    Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    211-213 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • 14 units available
    Studio $1,807+
    1 bd $2,401+
    2 bd $3,860+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3170 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Studio $1,820+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (5)
    2424 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,825
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (8)
    2000 W. Summerdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,830+
    1 bd $2,505+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (8)
    4611 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available 10 units available
    Studio $1,833+
    1 bd $2,693+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    425 West Surf Street, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,835+
    1 bd $2,240+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (96)
    401-11 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 32 units available
    Studio $1,855+
    1 bd $2,540
    2 bd $3,400+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (4)
    1000 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available
    Studio $1,845+
    1 bd $2,156+
    2 bd $3,568+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (7)
    320 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5160 W Montrose, Chicago, IL 60641
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,050
    2 bd $1,250
    4 bd $1,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

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

    3.5 (1)
    1001 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available
    Studio $1,865+
    1 bd $2,596+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (28)
    525 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    2 bd $1,875
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (5)
    2401-09 N. Spaulding Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,875+
    1 bd $2,545+
    2 bd $3,760+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    918 W School St, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New units available
    1 bd $1,878+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (27)
    901 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,570+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    1879 North Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $1,891+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    718 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available
    1 bd $1,894+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (9)
    1901 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    2322 W. Thomas St., Chicago, IL 60622
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,895+
    2 bd $2,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (3)
    2332 W Addison, Chicago, IL 60618
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,895+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (14)
    609-17 N. Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60202
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,895
    1 bd $2,035
    2 bd $2,925+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    2101 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available 7 units available
    Studio $1,895
    1 bd $1,995+
    2 bd $3,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    541 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    450 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
    Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,900
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    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, Chicago, IL 60628
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • 2 bd $1,900+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    917 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,925
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (32)
    420 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,936+
    1 bd $2,372+
    2 bd $4,106+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (25)
    1350 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,942+
    1 bd $2,363+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    510 West Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 2 bd $1,950
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    4121 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available 4 units available
    2 bd $1,950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1700-12 W Greenleaf, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • New units available
    Studio $1,950+
    1 bd $2,105+
    2 bd $2,730
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (39)
    2 East 8Th St., Chicago, IL 60605
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,975
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (32)
    620 W. Surf St., Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,975
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (18)
    516 W. Briar Pl., Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • 5 units available
    2 bd $1,980
    3 bd $2,390+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    5410-18 S Ridgewood Ct, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available 7 units available
    1 bd $1,980+
    2 bd $2,288
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    2620 Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,985
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    2601-03 W. Augusta Blvd., Chicago, IL 60622
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • New units available
    Studio $1,988+
    1 bd $2,264+
    2 bd $2,893+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (38)
    901 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    3 bd $1,995+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (3)
    1364-66 N. Hamlin Ave., Chicago, IL 60651
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $2,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    9032 South University Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
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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 1900 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 6 Jul 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.