Cheap Apartments for Rent in Heart of Chicago
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5 BEDS$3,950+6 BEDS$999+ -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,500Base Rent$1,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,5001503 W 19th St Unit 3R
1503 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,5002338 S Blue Island Ave
2338 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,650Base Rent$1,650Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,6501503 W 19th St Unit 4r
1503 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,6952216 W 24th St
2216 W 24th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,6952342 W 18th Pl
2342 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL 60608 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,700Base Rent$1,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,7002058 W 19th St Unit 2
2058 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,7501732 W 18th Pl Unit 1
1732 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL 60608 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,7751849 W 17th St Unit 2F
1849 W 17th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,800Base Rent$1,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,8002031 W 23rd St Unit 2
2031 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,8002248 W 21st St Unit 1R
2248 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,8501819 S Laflin St Unit 1 Front
1819 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,850Base Rent$1,850Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,8501901 W 21st Pl Unit 2r
1901 W 21st Pl, Chicago, IL 60608 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,8502016 W 21st St
2016 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,900Base Rent$1,900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,9002306 S Oakley Ave Unit --
2306 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,9951612 W 17th St
1612 W 17th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000Base Rent$2,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,0001628 W Cermak Rd Unit Penthouse suit
1628 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$2,1002046 W 19th St
2046 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,195Base Rent$2,195Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,1951820 S Bishop St Unit 2
1820 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,195Base Rent$2,195Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,1951820 S Bishop St Unit 309
1820 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,195Base Rent$2,195Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,195
1822 S Bishop St Unit 309
1822 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
4 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,2002228 S Wood-2 Unit 2
2228 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,3502040 W 19th St Unit F3
2040 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,4002415 W 24th St Unit 3
2415 W 24th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,4002415 W 24th St Unit 3
2415 W 24th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$2,4002415 W 24th St Unit 3
2415 W 24th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,4002038 W 21st St Unit 1
2038 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,5002326 W 25th St Unit 1
2326 W 25th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,600Base Rent$2,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,6002040 W 19th St Unit 2
2040 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608 -
STUDIO, 2 BATHS$2,6501750 W Cermak Rd Unit 2
1750 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,8002122 W 18th Pl Unit 2
2122 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
Chicago at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in Heart of Chicago Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
When looking for cheap apartments in Heart of Chicago, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Heart of Chicago.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 50 cheap apartments available in Heart of Chicago, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Chicago
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- West Auburn 558 Sq Ft $912/mo
- Marynook 629 Sq Ft $949/mo
- Calumet Heights 658 Sq Ft $959/mo
- Burnside 594 Sq Ft $960/mo
- Englefield 646 Sq Ft $976/mo
- Far South Chicago 537 Sq Ft $984/mo
- West Chatham 499 Sq Ft $992/mo
- Roseland 566 Sq Ft $998/mo
- Avalon Park 619 Sq Ft $1,005/mo
- Greater Grand Crossing 625 Sq Ft $1,020/mo
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