- Sheridan Park Apartments, Chicago, IL 60640$1,012 - $1,567Studio - 2 beds · 3 units availableSheridan Park ApartmentsChicago, IL 60640
- 4700 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60640$1,050 - $1,475Studio - 1 bed · 6 units available4700 N Racine AveChicago, IL 60640Price Drop
- 5038-5041 N Sheridan Rd #304, Chicago, IL 60640$1,050Studio · 1 bath · 278 sq ft5038-5041 N Sheridan Rd #304Chicago, IL 60640View unitsFeatured
- Wilson Yard Senior, Chicago, IL 60613$1,0601 bed · 3 units availableWilson Yard SeniorChicago, IL 60613
- 917 Eastwood LLC, Chicago, IL 60640$1,095 - $1,495Studio - 1 bed · 6 units available917 Eastwood LLCChicago, IL 60640
- Kenmore Crossing, Chicago, IL 60613$1,095Studio · 1 units availableKenmore CrossingChicago, IL 60613Price Drop
- 4735 Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640$1,095Studio · 2 units available4735 BeaconChicago, IL 60640New Today
- 4423 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640$1,110 - $1,310Studio · 2 units available4423 North Sheridan RoadChicago, IL 60640Special Offer
- Montrose Beach, Chicago, IL 60640$1,125Studio · 1 units availableMontrose BeachChicago, IL 60640
- 4069 N. Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613$1,125 - $1,750Studio - 1 bed · 3 units available4069 N. Kenmore AvenueChicago, IL 60613
- 4521 N. Malden St., Chicago, IL 60640$1,135Studio · 2 units available4521 N. Malden St.Chicago, IL 60640Featured
- The Onyx on Carmen, Chicago, IL 60640$1,150Studio · 2 units availableThe Onyx on CarmenChicago, IL 60640Featured
- Malden, Chicago, IL 60640$1,175Studio · 2 units availableMaldenChicago, IL 60640
- Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60613$1,195Studio · 1 units availableKenmoreChicago, IL 60613
- Wilson Uptown LLC, Chicago, IL 60640$1,195Studio · 2 units availableWilson Uptown LLCChicago, IL 60640
- The Draper, Chicago, IL 60640$1,234 - $4,995Studio - 2 beds · 41 units availableThe DraperChicago, IL 60640New Today
- The Winnie, Chicago, IL 60640$1,234 - $1,895Studio - 1 bed · 11 units availableThe WinnieChicago, IL 60640New Today
- 940 W Cuyler Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60613$1,250Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft940 W Cuyler Ave #2Chicago, IL 60613View units
- The Onyx on Sheridan, Chicago, IL 60640$1,250 - $1,525Studio - 1 bed · 4 units availableThe Onyx on SheridanChicago, IL 60640Featured
- Clarendon Shores, Chicago, IL 60640$1,270 - $1,730Studio - 1 bed · 7 units availableClarendon ShoresChicago, IL 60640New Today
- Buena Plaza, Chicago, IL 60613$1,275 - $1,295Studio · 2 units availableBuena PlazaChicago, IL 60613
- The Lawrence House, Chicago, IL 60640$1,276 - $2,626Studio - 1 bed · 34 units availableThe Lawrence HouseChicago, IL 60640New Today
- 1445-47 W. Carmen Ave., Chicago, IL 60640$1,295 - $1,725Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available1445-47 W. Carmen Ave.Chicago, IL 60640Special Offer
- 4541 N Beacon St #3F, Chicago, IL 60640$1,295Studio · 1 bath4541 N Beacon St #3FChicago, IL 60640Featured
- Sheridan Park LLC, Chicago, IL 60640$1,295 - $1,495Studio - 1 bed · 7 units availableSheridan Park LLCChicago, IL 60640Price Drop
- 4600 Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640$1,295 - $1,395Studio · 3 units available4600 BeaconChicago, IL 60640New Today
- 5052 N Glenwood Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60640$1,350Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft5052 N Glenwood Ave #2Chicago, IL 60640View units
- 4866 N Magnolia Ave #405, Chicago, IL 60640$1,350Studio · 1 bath · 650 sq ft4866 N Magnolia Ave #405Chicago, IL 60640View unitsFeatured
- Whitechapel Apartments, Chicago, IL 60640$1,350 - $1,8701 - 3 beds · 3 units availableWhitechapel ApartmentsChicago, IL 60640Featured
- 4871 N Magnolia Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60640$1,350Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft4871 N Magnolia Ave #2Chicago, IL 60640View units
- The Hazelton, Chicago, IL 60613$1,350 - $1,400Studio · 4 units availableThe HazeltonChicago, IL 60613
- 4715 N. Sheridan LLC, Chicago, IL 60640$1,395Studio · 2 units available4715 N. Sheridan LLCChicago, IL 60640Featured
- 1261 W Argyle, Chicago, IL 60640$1,400Studio · 2 units available1261 W ArgyleChicago, IL 60640
- N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613$1,400Studio · 1 bathN Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60613
- N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60613$1,400Studio · 1 bathN Marine DrChicago, IL 60613View units
- 850 Argyle Place, Chicago, IL 60640$1,400 - $1,650Studio - 1 bed · 3 units available850 Argyle PlaceChicago, IL 60640Featured
- 5000 Two N Winchester Ave #1940-48, Chicago, IL 60640$1,4251 bed · 2 units available5000 Two N Winchester Ave #1940-48Chicago, IL 60640Price Drop
- Reside at 849, Chicago, IL 60613$1,448 - $2,677Studio · 2 units availableReside at 849Chicago, IL 60613
Uptown Snapshot
Frequently asked questions
How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Uptown, IL?
There are 731 cheaper apartment units available for rent.
What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Uptown, 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 Uptown. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.
How to search for Cheap Apartments in Uptown, IL?
When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Uptown. 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 Uptown. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.
About Uptown
Welcome to Uptown, a large, historic North Side Chicago community known best for iconic live performances, gangsters of yesteryear and multi-cultural residents and restaurants. Notorious for being the nighttime playground of Al Capone and crew, the area's entertainment venues have also played host to Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra, The Rolling Stones and Snoop Dogg. Graceland Cemetery, the final resting place of many prominent Chicago business tycoons, entertainers and politicians, is also located in the area. Uptown is comprised of several distinct neighborhoods: Buena Park, Little Vietnam, Margate Park, Sheridan Park and Andersonville Terrace (also known as North Uptown).
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Transportation and Livability
Uptown's boundaries are Foster Avenue to the north, Irving Park Road to the south, Lake Michigan to the east and Clark Street to the west. The area is adjacent to Lake View, which includes Boystown, Lincoln Park and Wrigleyville.
Livability
While Uptown is known for its vibrant dining and live-music scenes, it's also a very livable area of Chicago, with many quiet residential blocks consisting of highrises, historic mansions, brownstones and apartment buildings. Surrounding neighborhoods: Andersonville, Edgewater, Lake View, and Lincoln Square/Ravenswood.
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The most prominent Uptown parks and recreation centers are located along Lake Shore Drive, in the northern part of Lincoln Park. They include Montrose Beach, Puptown Dog Park and Wilson Skatepark, as well as a number of soccer and athletic fields. Clarendon Park and Margate Park, located just west of Lake Shore Drive, offer additional recreational facilities. There are a number of elementary schools in Uptown, including Walt Disney Magnet School.
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Demographics
In Uptown, 46.8% of the population is single, with 34.3% of residents married, 11.8% divorced and 7.1% widowed. Almost 90% of the population is without kids.
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Commutes
Uptown is close to Lake Shore Drive (via Montrose Avenue), which connects to I-57. The neighborhood is within walking distance to both Metra and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rapid transit stations (Red Line). A public transportation commute to the Loop from Uptown takes approximately 40 minutes via the Red Line. The Loop is only 7.1 miles away and easily accessible via the 22-Clark, 36-Broadway or 156-LaSalle bus lines.
Neighborhood Life
The pulse of Uptown is near the intersection of Broadway and Lawrence avenues, where ethnic restaurants, live-music venues and more are located. From the Ethiopian-focused Demera restaurant to the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, a wide range of entertainment is available to residents and visitors. The Aragon Ballroom and Riviera Theatre are major music institutions that have played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment since the early 1900s. Little Vietnam, located in the West Argyle Street Historic District, is home to the largest concentration of Vietnamese and Cambodian restaurants, bakeries and shops in the city. Parking is challenging in Uptown, but a few venues provide valet service.
Uptown History
In 1861, the area now known as Uptown consisted only of Graceland Cemetery. The prime property surrounding it soon became a hot commodity, drawing European immigrants, who settled in Buena Park and Sheridan Park. Around the turn of the 20th century, developers took advantage of the ever-growing population and built a number of live-entertainment venues in hopes that the area would rival Broadway, New York's City's theater district. Shortly thereafter, the Aragon Ballroom and Riviera Theatre were built. The Great Depression wrought havoc on the neighborhood, and many of the most prosperous residents migrated north. Those who remained behind fought to keep Uptown intact, and landmark status was eventually placed upon the areas with historic mansions and brownstones, namely Buena Park and Sheridan Park.
The 1970s brought an influx of Asian immigrants to the area, and by the end of the decade Little Vietnam was established. A host of residences, shops, restaurants and bakeries make up what is now known as the West Argyle Street Historic District.
Development of the area continued in the 2000s, as new construction and renovation of mansions and brownstones attracted even more residents.
Notable Addresses
4001 N. Clark St. - Graceland Cemetery is the resting place of prominent Chicago figures, including boxing great Jack Johnson, Chicago Tribune founder Joseph Medill, architect Louis Sullivan, department store kingpin Marshall Field and hotelier Potter Palmer.
4450 N. Clark St. - Black Ensemble Theater was founded in 1976 by Jackie Taylor, an award-winning actress, producer and singer.
4802 N. Broadway - Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is a legendary jazz club that boasted Al Capone as a regular patron during his heyday.
1345 W. Argyle St. - Essanay Studios is where Charlie Chaplin, Gloria Swanson and other silent-film stars produced movies of that era.