What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in Cook County, IL?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a rental property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Houses" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable single family homes are also relative to the other rental home 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 Houses in Cook County, IL?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes 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" houses come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" rental home?

Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Educate yourself regarding the housing rental market and market rates in Cook County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Houses for Rent in Cook County, IL from $1,070

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

There are currently 909 cheaper houses available for rent.

3000 S Kedvale 1st Floor Front, Chicago, IL 60623
$1,070/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
3000 S Kedvale 1st Floor FrontChicago, IL 60623
4302 S Honore St, Chicago, IL 60609
$1,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
4302 S Honore StChicago, IL 60609
3051 S Poplar Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
$1,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
3051 S Poplar AveChicago, IL 60608
549 E 91st St, Chicago, IL 60619
$1,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
549 E 91st StChicago, IL 60619
7255 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
$1,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
7255 S Calumet AveChicago, IL 60619
4412 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
$1,250/mo
Studio
4412 W Armitage AveChicago, IL 60639
645 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,295/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
645 Madison StOak Park, IL 60304
1248 W 83rd St, Chicago, IL 60620
$1,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
1248 W 83rd StChicago, IL 60620
4422 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60609
$1,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 2,520 sq ft
4422 S Wood StChicago, IL 60609
9344 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
$1,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
9344 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60619
1511 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620
$1,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1511 W 87th StChicago, IL 60620
4941 N McVicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
$1,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
4941 N McVicker AveChicago, IL 60630
319 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
319 Harrison StOak Park, IL 60304
327 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
327 Harrison StOak Park, IL 60304
6049 W Henderson St, Chicago, IL 60634
$1,400/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft
6049 W Henderson StChicago, IL 60634
13220 S Vernon Ave, Chicago, IL 60827
$1,450/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 731 sq ft
13220 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60827
2608 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL 60617
$1,499/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 960 sq ft
2608 E 93rd StChicago, IL 60617
Special Offer
6938 S Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
$1,500/mo
3 beds · 1 bath
6938 S Campbell AveChicago, IL 60629
15700 Ashland Ave, Harvey, IL 60426
$1,500/mo
3 beds · 1 bath
15700 Ashland AveHarvey, IL 60426
217 Miami St, Park Forest, IL 60466
$1,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 949 sq ft
217 Miami StPark Forest, IL 60466
S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
$1,500/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,300 sq ft
Chicago, ILChicago, IL 60623
4953 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60609
$1,500/mo
5 beds · 2 baths · 2,952 sq ft
4953 S Paulina StChicago, IL 60609
250 Todd Ter, Lynwood, IL 60411
$1,500/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,232 sq ft
250 Todd TerLynwood, IL 60411
11822 S Watkins Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
$1,549/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 924 sq ft
11822 S Watkins AveChicago, IL 60643
Special Offer
601 Colleen Dr, Lynwood, IL 60411
$1,550/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,056 sq ft
601 Colleen DrLynwood, IL 60411
396 Daren Dr, Lynwood, IL 60411
$1,550/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 924 sq ft
396 Daren DrLynwood, IL 60411
1105 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
$1,550/mo
Studio
1105 N California AveChicago, IL 60622
7630 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
$1,550/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
7630 N Milwaukee AveNiles, IL 60714
10720 S Whipple St, Chicago, IL 60655
$1,595/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
10720 S Whipple StChicago, IL 60655
20104 Willow Dr, Lynwood, IL 60411
$1,600/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
20104 Willow DrLynwood, IL 60411
13623 S Keeler Ave, Robbins, IL 60472
$1,600/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,216 sq ft
13623 S Keeler AveRobbins, IL 60472
12138 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
$1,600/mo
4 beds · 2 baths
12138 S Parnell AveChicago, IL 60628
7825 S Yates Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
$1,600/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
7825 S Yates AveChicago, IL 60649
2321 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
$1,695/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
2321 N Oak Park AveChicago, IL 60707
7726 S Champlain Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
$1,700/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
7726 S Champlain AveChicago, IL 60619
10417 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
$1,749/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,463 sq ft
10417 S Emerald AveChicago, IL 60628
Special Offer
680 W Kathleen Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
$1,750/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 788 sq ft
680 W Kathleen DrDes Plaines, IL 60016
2247 Astor St, Sauk Village, IL 60411
$1,750/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 972 sq ft
2247 Astor StSauk Village, IL 60411
6945 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
$1,750/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,450 sq ft
6945 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60637
22643 Theodore Ave, Sauk Village, IL 60411
$1,750/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
22643 Theodore AveSauk Village, IL 60411