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The Teller House

District @ Sheridan - 5536 N Sheridan Rd

6111 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 2

546 W Wellington Ave, Unit 205

429 W Roscoe St, Unit 509

423 W Belden Ave, Unit B303

441 W. Oakdale

1517 W Sherwin Ave, Unit 203

7626 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 404

7528 N Seeley Ave, Unit 101

7655 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 406

1522 W Sherwin Ave, Unit 202

7714 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 301

1447 N Dearborn St, Unit C2

500 W. Belmont

Presidential Towers

3130 N Lake Shore Drive

The Draper

The Winnie

535 W Arlington Pl, Unit 508

4847 N Damen Ave, Unit 203

556 W Arlington Pl, Unit 206

7608 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 207

The Duncan

Pinnacle Apartments

829 Foster St.

Green Oaks Apartments

Boulevard North Townhomes

Circle Court

OP Apartments

1924 Kenilworth Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

The Bennington

Huntington Square

Elmhurst Terrace

Forest Cove Apartments

1940 Sherman Ave.

16 W Busse Ave

Orion Prospect

Cypress Place

Main Station 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 | $2,139 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,390 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,966 | $1,049 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $996 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,137 | $1,500 | $6,200 |
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 $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 $3,077.
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 32,907 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 $428 which is $2,649 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.

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.

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.