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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois. 3,973 Rentals Available
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,119
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    159 N. Austin Blvd., Chicago, IL 60644-2836
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a large brick building with a fence in front of it
    5 units available
    Studio $1,121+
    1 bd $1,318+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5123 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a bedroom with a radiator and a door to a closet
    7 units available
    2 bd $1,125
    3 bd $1,230
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    500 S Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an empty kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and sink
    8 units available
    Studio $1,125
    1 bd $1,225+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5220 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    1 bd $1,125+
    2 bd $1,450
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1400-06 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Verified Listing

    1406 Elmwood Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    Cat friendly
  • a living room with a fireplace and a rug
    1 bd $1,128
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1 Thornwood Mall, University Park, IL 60484
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with a leather couch and a window
    Ask for pricing
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    4844-46 N. Rockwell / 2604-12 W. Gunnison, Chicago, IL 60625
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Studio $1,137+
    1 bd $1,382+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6040 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    31 units available
    1 bd $1,138+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    869 W. Buena Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
    1 bd $1,141+
    2 bd $1,581+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4151-57 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
    Cat friendly
  • an apartment building with a wrought iron fence in front of it
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,145+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2048 W Chase Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
    Studio $1,145+
    1 bd $1,180+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    617 Grove Street, Evanston, IL 60201
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a bar and a living room
    Studio $1,840+
    1 bd $2,209+
    2 bd $3,183+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4600 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4031 N. Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a tv
    Studio $1,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    722 Clark St., Evanston, IL 60201
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and a ceiling fan
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6212 W 64Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Studio $1,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1518 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • an empty living room with a door to a closet
    Studio $1,150
    1 bd $1,350
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6825 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
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  • 6954 N Sheridan Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    7 units available
    Studio $1,150+
    1 bd $1,450+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6954 N Sheridan, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a fire place
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,153
    1 bd $1,667
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    422 & 424 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • the building where the apartment is located
    Studio $1,155+
    Base rent
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    1807-09 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    4 units available
    Studio $1,159
    1 bd $1,389
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    302 Washington Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wood flooring and wooden cabinets and a white door
    5 units available
    2 bd $1,160+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1931 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch
    Studio $1,166+
    1 bd $1,524+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6119 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and white appliances and a sink
    2 bd $1,171+
    3 bd $1,399+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1100 W Jeffery St., Kankakee, IL 60901
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a small kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,175
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    127 S Harvey, Oak Park, IL 60302
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,175+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1131-1139 Center St., Bensenville, IL 60106
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  • a tall brick building with cars parked in front of it
    Studio $1,175+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    641 W. Aldine, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a fireplace
    7 units available
    Studio $1,178+
    1 bd $1,649
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    535 W Cornelia Ave & 534 W Stratford Pl, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,185
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    130 N. Humphrey Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and black appliances
    11 units available
    Studio $1,185+
    1 bd $1,480+
    2 bd $1,877+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1340 West Morse Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a brown couch and a black rug
    11 units available
    1 bd $1,195+
    2 bd $1,190+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    102 Donnie Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a sink and a microwave
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,190
    2 bd $1,416
    3 bd $1,628
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4907 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    26 units available
    Studio $1,190+
    1 bd $1,305+
    2 bd $1,660+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7499 Woodward Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan
    Studio $1,195+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    543-49 W. Arlington Pl., Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,195
    2 bd $1,499
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    814 S. Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60304
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a door
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,199
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    336 S. Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60304
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,199
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    326 S. Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60304
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Studio $1,199+
    1 bd $1,408+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6725 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • the front entrance of a brick building with a sidewalk in front
    7 units available
    Studio $1,199
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    254-256 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • two tennis courts with buildings in the background
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    5441 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL 60656
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Studio $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    825 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a white house with a sidewalk and a door
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    105 Muller Road, Washington, IL 61571
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an aerial view of a red brick building on a street
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $300
    2 bd $1,000
    3 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8103 South Luella Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
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  • a small bathroom with a sink and a toilet
    2 bd $1,200+
    3 bd $1,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5630-5638 South Michigan, Chicago, IL 60637
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink
    5 units available
    2 bd $1,205
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5901 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a television
    9 units available
    Studio $1,209
    1 bd $1,350+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1215 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen with a bar
    1 bd $1,209
    2 bd $1,475
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    6700 Derby Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with a dining room table and a couch
    Studio $1,210
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    420 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $75 and $42,717.

How many cheap rentals are available in Illinois on RentCafe?

There are 8159 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 21 May 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Illinois?

The average Illinois cheap apartment size is 480 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.