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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL

2,939 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL. 2,939 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $100

  • a house with two cars parked in front of it
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    1238 N Noble St, Chicago, IL 60642
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  • a tall building with cars parked in front of it
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    828 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • an old building with stairs and a front door
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    925 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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  • the house has been remodeled to look like a 1930s house
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    2247 W Giddings, Chicago, IL 60625
    STUDIO $75
    3 BEDS $2,075+
  • two red cars parked in front of a brick building
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    2116-2118 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
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Apartments Under $200

  • a tall building with trees in front of it
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    2214 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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  • the home is on the market for 425000
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    1415-1417 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a red brick building with a tree in front of it
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    3704-3706 N. Wayne Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a red brick building on the corner of a street
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    3600-3602 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • the exterior of a store with a brick building
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    1808 W Patterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • an old brick building with a porch and a tree
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    1742 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • 3920 N Janssen Ave Studio-5 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    3920 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a blue awning on the side of a building
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    2239 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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  • a red brick building on the corner of a street
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    3800-3810 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a red brick building with cars parked outside of it
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    1800-1806 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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Apartments Under $300

  • a building with a fence and a tree in front of it
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    3722-3724 N Fremont St, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • 3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave Studio-6 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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Apartments Under $600

  • 1152 N Christiana Avenue Studio Apartment for Rent
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    1152 N Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
    STUDIO $520+
  • 8321-31 S. King Dr. Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    8321-31 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL 60619
    STUDIO $530+
    1 BED $701+
    2 BEDS $900

Apartments Under $700

  • an apartment building with a black fence and a front door
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    6800 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $600
    1 BED $750
    2 BEDS $900+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    7505 S. Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619
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    1 BED $610+
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    7941 S Marquette, Chicago, IL 60617
    STUDIO $695
    1 BED $840

Apartments Under $800

  • an empty kitchen with wooden cabinets and a chandelier
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    14135 South Tracy Ave, Riverdale, IL 60827
    1 BED $725
    2 BEDS $900
  • a small brick house with a tree in front of it
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    6822 S WOOD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60636
    2 BEDS $800
    3 BEDS $1,000
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator and a sink
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    7661 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626
    STUDIO $814
    1 BED $1,150
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a rug
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    5501 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644
    STUDIO $820+
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  • the living room of a house with wood floors and three windows
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    7229 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
    STUDIO $825
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  • a tall brick building with a tree in front of it
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    2140 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614
    STUDIO $830+
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  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and cabinets
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    4114 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
    STUDIO $835
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  • a house with a white porch and a fence
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    8141 South Escanaba Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
    2 BEDS $850+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    8127 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    1 BED $855
    2 BEDS $980
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a radiator
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    8256 S Loomis Blvd, Chicago, IL 60620
    STUDIO $860
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    6751 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
    STUDIO $860+
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    211 E 71St, Chicago, IL 60619
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    1 BED $865
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  • a small kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    5957 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
    STUDIO $875
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  • an alleyway between tall brick buildings with a sidewalk in the middle
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    6943 S Cornell, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $875
  • a living room filled with furniture and a large window
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    620 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613
    STUDIO $875+
    1 BED $1,050
  • a red brick building with a tree in front of it
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    8017 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    1 BED $875
    2 BEDS $950
    4 BEDS $1,675
  • 5111 S. University Ave. Studio Apartment for Rent
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    5111 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    STUDIO $883+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    8238 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    1 BED $885
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    11111 S Vernon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
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    1 BED $900
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  • an empty kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    5118 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    STUDIO $900+
    1 BED $1,325
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    8253 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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    2 BEDS $915
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    1610 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    STUDIO $920
    1 BED $1,300+
    2 BEDS $1,565
  • a kitchen with a large window and a white refrigerator
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    6230 S Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
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    1 BED $925
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    8236 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    1 BED $925
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  • a kitchen with dark cabinets and a radiator and a door
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    5125 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
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    1 BED $925+
  • a row of red brick apartment buildings on a city street
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    7030 South Cregier Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $925+
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    7700 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
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    2 BEDS $930
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  • a living room with yellow walls and a blue couch
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    2130 122Nd St., Blue Island, IL 60406
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    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $1,225
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cook County, IL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $75 and $42,717.

How many cheap rentals are available in Cook County, IL on RentCafe?

There are 2338 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Cook County, IL were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Cook County, IL?

The average Cook County, IL cheap apartment size is 438 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Cook County, IL?

Cheap apartments in Cook County, IL 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 Cook County, IL?

A cheap apartment in Cook County, IL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Cook County, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Cook County, IL has never been easier. We feature 2,939 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Cook County, IL average. What is a cheap rent in Cook County, IL? The average apartment rent in Cook County is $2,273 per month so any rental south of $1,819 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Cook County, IL rents go as low as $520/mo.

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