In the bustling city of
Chicago, IL and the surrounding areas, prospective renters seeking budget-friendly apartments under $1,000 will find a range of options. As of October 2026, the Rentable database reveals a varied selection of available apartments at this price point. In
Chicago itself, 363 apartments are currently up for grabs, offering individuals and families the chance to find the perfect home without breaking the bank. Additionally, those looking beyond the city limits will discover an abundance of affordable housing options in nearby cities such as
Glen Ellyn, Glencoe, Bellwood,
Glendale Heights,
Glenview,
Glenwood,
Schaumburg,
Bensenville, Schiller Park, Berkeley, East Hazel Crest, Niles,
Berwyn, Justice,
Chicago Heights,
Chicago Ridge,
Clarendon Hills, Bloomingdale, North
Riverside,
Northbrook,
Vernon Hills,
Blue Island, Prospect Heights,
Elk Grove Village, Northlake,
Matteson, Kildeer, Oak Brook,
Oak Forest,
Bolingbrook,
Villa Park,
Oak Lawn,
Maywood,
Oak Park,
Oakbrook Terrace,
Elmhurst,
Skokie,
Elmwood Park,
La Grange,
La Grange Park,
Addison,
Melrose Park,
Hanover Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Warrenville, Brookfield,
Evanston, Evergreen Park,
River Forest,
Harvey,
Riverside, Harwood Heights, Riverwoods, Orland Hills,
Orland Park, Lemont,
West Chicago,
Buffalo Grove,
Arlington Heights,
Palatine, Westchester,
Highland Park, Stickney, Rolling Meadows, Burr Ridge,
Romeoville, Palos Heights,
Westmont, Flossmoor,
Hillside,
Palos Hills, Palos Park,
Darien, Hinsdale, Lincolnshire,
Lincolnwood,
Wheaton,
Forest Park,
Wheeling,
Hoffman Estates,
Roselle, Streamwood,
Lisle, Morton Grove,
Park Forest, Homer Glen,
Park Ridge,
Homewood, Deerfield,
Lockport,
Mount Prospect, Willowbrook, Wilmette,
Lombard,
Des Plaines, Long Grove, Winfield,
Winnetka,
Carol Stream,
Dolton, Bartlett,
Naperville,
Woodridge,
Downers Grove, Worth,
Tinley Park,
Itasca,
Hammond,
Whiting, Dyer,
East Chicago,
Munster,
Schererville,
Griffith, Hazel Crest, Hodgkins,
Highland,
Alsip,
Midlothian,
Calumet City, Englewood, Rosemont,
Sauk Village, Summit, Indianapolis,
Burbank,
Riverdale,
Cicero,
Lansing,
Highwood, and
Calumet Park. Whether you prefer the vibrant urban atmosphere of downtown
Chicago or the more relaxed ambiance of the surrounding neighborhoods, Rentable can help you locate the best apartment for your budget.