Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400(344 Rentals)
5445 Ingleside By 3L Living
5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living
5748 Blackstone By 3L Living
Lakeside 6241
Chatham Park Village-Cooperative (Membership)
Washington Plaza
Museum Walk Apartments
833 E 90th St, Unit 6
South Shore Beach Apartments
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Townhouse Apartments
Plaisance Apartments
Park Douglas
Bryn Mawr Belle Shore
849 W 83rd St, Unit 1
Darlington Apartments
4901 S Drexel Blvd
Chatham Apartments
Woodlawn House Apartments
5401 Cornell by 3L Living
The Max Apartments
Boxelder Court
Cornell (The Greenstone)
The Versailles Apartments
The Sovereign
3947 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 203
8136 S Exchange Ave, Unit 1
Sheridan Apartments
1068 W Catalpa Ave, Unit 311
1361 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit #2A
7134 S University Ave, Unit 2
930 W Eastwood Ave, Unit #400
1108 W Rosemont Ave, Unit #505
The Victorian Apartments
Chatham Grove
The North Hotel
The Edison
The Annabelle Apartments
The Vivian
4364 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 404
South Shore Manor
5425 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 105
Lake Grove Village
Wyndham Apartments
Chicago, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,053 | $530 | $8,978 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $588 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $710 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,204 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $725 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,841 | $960 | $7,500 |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chicago is at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living listed at $640.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Apartment is $750 at 7801-13 S Essex.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is starting from $840 at 7801-13 S Essex.
What is the most affordable Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 136 E 155th ST and starts from $1,035.
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