
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 (302 Rentals)Page 3 of 7
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Chicago.


1319 W Estes Ave, Unit 10

5668 N Ridge Ave, Unit 2N

14 West Elm Apartments

5670 N Ridge Ave, Unit 2N

1365 W Estes Ave, Unit 1O

656 W Oakdale Ave, Unit 2A

8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 2

Reside at Belmont Harbor

Kenmore Place - 6119 N Kenmore Ave

GreenGlen Park

1940 N. Lincoln

Elm 551 at Parkside

Hyde Park West

450 West Melrose Apartments

5863 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 305

Park Wellington Apartments

7251 at Waters Edge Apartment Homes

25 E. Delaware

544 W. Melrose

737 W Belmont Ave, Unit 305-RA

911 W Lawrence Ave, Unit #1008

7645 N Sheridan Rd

1609 W Sherwin Ave, Unit 203

4055 W Melrose St, Unit #2N

515 W. Briar

3510 N. Pine Grove

The Annabelle Apartments

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd

537 W. Melrose

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

1100 North Lasalle

Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

3350 N Marshfield Ave, Unit S

443 Wrightwood

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 100

Dearborn North

468 West Melrose

Loyola Beach Apartments

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

1325 W Estes Ave, Unit 40

4828 W Addison St, Unit GF
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 | $2,055 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $685 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,807 | $725 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,404 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,930 | $950 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,401 | $2,008 | $4,795 |
Explore Chicago
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chicago is under $820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $3,496.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chicago?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3,154 regular apartments in Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Chicago have an average cost of $422 which is $3,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.