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 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 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.

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 25.5k 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
4046 W 26th St #2, Chicago, IL 60623
$700/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
4046 W 26th St #2Chicago, IL 60623
7706 South Coles, Chicago, IL 60649
$705+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
7706 South ColesChicago, IL 60649
New Today
Call(224) 459-1906
7941 S Marquette, Chicago, IL 60617
$710/mo
Studio · 1 units available
7941 S MarquetteChicago, IL 60617
7003 S Harper, Chicago, IL 60637
$715+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 5 units available
7003 S HarperChicago, IL 60637
519 W Marquette Rd #1, Chicago, IL 60621
$725/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
519 W Marquette Rd #1Chicago, IL 60621
6701 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
$725+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 - 700 sq ft
6701 S Union AveChicago, IL 60621
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 · 3 units available
7903 S EvansChicago, IL 60619
808 W 76th, Chicago, IL 60620
$745+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 5 units available
808 W 76thChicago, IL 60620
7853 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
$750/mo
Studio · 1 bath
7853 S Coles AveChicago, IL 60649
DREXEL STREET PROPERTIES, Chicago, IL 60653
$750/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
DREXEL STREET PROPERTIESChicago, IL 60653
6618 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
$750/mo
Studio · 1 units available
6618 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60637
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
5700 S Michigan Ave #5700, Chicago, IL 60637
$750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 599 sq ft
5700 S Michigan Ave #5700Chicago, IL 60637View units
Grand Renaissance, Chicago, IL 60653
$750/mo
Studio · 6 units available
Grand RenaissanceChicago, IL 60653
901 W 35th Pl #2F, Chicago, IL 60609
$775/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft
901 W 35th Pl #2FChicago, IL 60609
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
New Today
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
7606 S Union Ave #G, Chicago, IL 60620
$795/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
7606 S Union Ave #GChicago, IL 60620
8301 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60620
$795/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
8301 S Sangamon StChicago, IL 60620
6454 N Hoyne Ave #G, Chicago, IL 60645
$795/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
6454 N Hoyne Ave #GChicago, IL 60645
156 N Central Ave #408, Chicago, IL 60644
$795/mo
Studio · 1 bath
156 N Central Ave #408Chicago, IL 60644
8001 S Marshfield, Chicago, IL 60620
$795/mo
Studio · 1 units available
8001 S MarshfieldChicago, IL 60620
6238 S Western, Chicago, IL 60629
$800+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
6238 S WesternChicago, IL 60629
4807 West Thomas, Chicago, IL 60651
$800+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
4807 West ThomasChicago, IL 60651
New Today
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
8205 S Ada Streetbasement Gdn, Chicago, IL 60620
$800/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 345 sq ft
8205 S Ada Streetbasement GdnChicago, IL 60620
6137 S Morgan St #1, Chicago, IL 60621
$800/mo
5 beds · 2 baths · 1,938 sq ft
6137 S Morgan St #1Chicago, IL 60621
6751 S Jeffery, Chicago, IL 60649
$805+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 5 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 · 1 units available
3943-45 W 26th StChicago, IL 60623
1 Month Free
Malden Arms Apartments, Chicago, IL 60640
$824/mo
Studio · 1 bath
Malden Arms ApartmentsChicago, IL 60640
1145 W 70th St #2, Chicago, IL 60621
$825/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
1145 W 70th St #2Chicago, IL 60621