What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Cook County, IL?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Cook County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Cook County, IL?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Cook County. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Cook County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Cook County, IL from $650

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Cook County, IL?

There are 16.1k cheaper apartment units available for rent.

2710 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612
$650/mo
Studio · 1 units available
2710 W. Jackson BoulevardChicago, IL 60612
Call(872) 350-1140
1121 E 82nd St, Chicago, IL 60619
$650+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1121 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619
7941 S Marquette, Chicago, IL 60617
$710/mo
Studio · 1 units available
7941 S MarquetteChicago, IL 60617
Call(872) 327-2396
7003 S Harper, Chicago, IL 60637
$715+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 3 units available
7003 S HarperChicago, IL 60637
Call(224) 258-0918
6701 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
$725+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 - 700 sq ft
6701 S Union AveChicago, IL 60621
38 N Central, Chicago, IL 60644
$725/mo
Studio · 1 units available
38 N CentralChicago, IL 60644
8001 S Ellis, Chicago, IL 60619
$740/mo
Studio · 1 units available
8001 S EllisChicago, IL 60619
7903 S Evans, Chicago, IL 60619
$745/mo
Studio · 1 units available
7903 S EvansChicago, IL 60619
7706 South Coles, Chicago, IL 60649
$745+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
7706 South ColesChicago, IL 60649
808 W 76th, Chicago, IL 60620
$745+ /mo
Studio · 3 units available
808 W 76thChicago, IL 60620
Highlands Tudor Manor - A 55+ Community, Chicago, IL 60649
$750+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 302 - 413 sq ft
Highlands Tudor Manor - A 55+ CommunityChicago, IL 60649
Grand Renaissance, Chicago, IL 60653
$750/mo
Studio · 6 units available
Grand RenaissanceChicago, IL 60653
7925 S Phillips, Chicago, IL 60617
$785/mo
Studio · 1 units available
7925 S PhillipsChicago, IL 60617
Blue Station Apartments, Blue Island, IL 60406
$785+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 units available
Blue Station ApartmentsBlue Island, IL 60406
8640 S Ingleside, Chicago, IL 60619
$790+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
8640 S InglesideChicago, IL 60619
9001 S Commercial, Chicago, IL 60617
$795/mo
Studio · 1 units available
9001 S CommercialChicago, IL 60617
2235 E 71st, Chicago, IL 60649
$795/mo
Studio · 4 units available
2235 E 71stChicago, IL 60649
8301 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60620
$795/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
8301 S Sangamon StChicago, IL 60620
6238 S Western, Chicago, IL 60629
$800+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
6238 S WesternChicago, IL 60629
Park Shore View, Chicago, IL 60615
$800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Park Shore ViewChicago, IL 60615
8202 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
$800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
8202 S Commercial AveChicago, IL 60617
6751 S Jeffery, Chicago, IL 60649
$805+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
6751 S JefferyChicago, IL 60649
6306 S Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
$815+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
6306 S Artesian AveChicago, IL 60629
8057 S Marshfield, Chicago, IL 60620
$815+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
8057 S MarshfieldChicago, IL 60620
3943-45 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
$820/mo
Studio · 2 units available
3943-45 W 26th StChicago, IL 60623
7109 S Ridgeland, Chicago, IL 60649
$820+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 2 units available
7109 S RidgelandChicago, IL 60649
New Today
Malden Arms Apartments, Chicago, IL 60640
$824/mo
Studio · 1 bath
Malden Arms ApartmentsChicago, IL 60640
5 Waltham Street, Hammond, IN 46320
$825/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
5 Waltham StreetHammond, IN 46320
7715 S South Shore, Chicago, IL 60649
$830+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 6 units available
7715 S South ShoreChicago, IL 60649
7701 S Stewart, Chicago, IL 60620
$835/mo
Studio · 1 units available
7701 S StewartChicago, IL 60620
9218 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60620
$835/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
12401 S Honore St, Calumet Park, IL 60827
$850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
12401 S Honore StCalumet Park, IL 60827
New Today
Central Park Apartments, Chicago, IL 60625
$850+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Central Park ApartmentsChicago, IL 60625
Country Club Apartments, Chicago, IL 60649
$850+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Country Club ApartmentsChicago, IL 60649
South Loop Apartments, Chicago, IL 60605
$850/mo
Studio · 1 bath
South Loop ApartmentsChicago, IL 60605
The Doral, Chicago, IL 60649
$850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
The DoralChicago, IL 60649
Midwest Apartments, Chicago, IL 60624
$850+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath
Midwest ApartmentsChicago, IL 60624
12510 S Lincoln St, Calumet Park, IL 60827
$850/mo
Studio · 1 units available
12510 S Lincoln StCalumet Park, IL 60827
6243 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
$850/mo
Studio · 1 units available
6243 S Ashland AveChicago, IL 60636
Marquette Park Apartment!, Chicago, IL 60636
$850+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Marquette Park Apartment!Chicago, IL 60636