Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400(170 Rentals)
5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living
5748 Blackstone By 3L Living
2252 N Lawndale Ave
2527 W Division St
2430 N Spaulding Ave
1841 N Mozart St
Museum Walk Apartments
1443 N Campbell Ave
1508 W 18th St
4938 N Bell Ave
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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1812 S Throop St
2852 N Lawndale Ave
1928 S Young Park Way
1214 N Damen Ave
1223 W Gunnison St
2010 S Loomis St
2139 W Chicago Ave
1639 W Superior St
Plaisance Apartments
1329 N Artesian Ave
3304 W Armitage Ave
Scholars Corner Apartments
3814 N Clark St
3020 N Sawyer Ave
Woodlawn House Apartments
5401 Cornell by 3L Living
The Max Apartments
1001 N Damen Ave
1119 S Loomis St
1052 N Milwaukee Ave
950 N Wolcott Ave
3743 N Albany Ave
1847 W Armitage Ave
3308 W Armitage Ave
The Versailles Apartments
2345 N Bosworth Ave
Chatham Grove
5500 S. Cornell Avenue
The Vivian
4224 N Kimball Ave
Woodlawn Terrace
3250 N Seminary Ave
2Sisters Apartments
1446 N Campbell Ave
Oglesby Towers Apartments
Luella Court
Campus Court Apartments
Alef Park
1455 N Paulina St
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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