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Lakeside 6241

Washington Plaza

South Shore Beach Apartments

The Townhouse Apartments

7051 S Bennett Ave

Scholars Corner Apartments

The Max Apartments

7345 S South Shore Dr
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

11111 S Vernon

4901 S Drexel Blvd

Bryn Mawr Belle Shore

Park Douglas

Jeffery Parkway Apartments

3541 W Walnut St, Unit Garden

Plaisance Apartments

Chatham Grove

7449 N Greenview Ave, Unit #324

OC Living

The Ella Apartments

Woodlawn House Apartments

The Versailles Apartments

1361 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit #3C

Rosenwald Courts

Southland Village

The Sovereign

Museum Walk Apartments

3957 W Irving Park Rd

3947 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 206

The Victorian Apartments

1210 W Granville Ave, Unit 405

Lakeside Grant Manor

6948 N Ashland Blvd

1108 W Rosemont Ave, Unit #311

6950 N Ashland Blvd, Unit 405

2Sisters Apartments

Campus Court Apartments

7131-45 S Yates Blvd

7234 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #307

Lake Meadows Apartments

The Edison

4364 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 608

The Vivian

422-24 Melrose

1068 W Catalpa Ave, Unit 311
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 | $2,120 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,368 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,993 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $981 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,086 | $1,500 | $6,200 |
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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 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 $795.
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 $3,074.
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 33,653 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 $420 which is $2,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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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.

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.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.