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6616 N. Glenwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6616 N. Glenwood

6616-6618 N Glenwood AveChicago, IL 60626
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5701 N Sheridan Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5701 N Sheridan Rd

5701 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60660
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2528-2542 W Fitch Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2528-2542 W Fitch Ave

2528-2542 W Fitch AveChicago, IL 60645
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2061 N Southport Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2061 N Southport Ave

2061 N Southport AveChicago, IL 60614
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1319-1327 W Sherwin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1319-1327 W Sherwin Ave

1319-1327 W Sherwin AveChicago, IL 60626
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600 N Lake Shore Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

600 N Lake Shore Dr

600 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60611
Furnished
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Luxury condo unit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Luxury condo unit

333 N CanalChicago, IL 60606
Corporate Housing
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55 E Erie St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

55 E Erie St

55 E Erie StChicago, IL 60611
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R+D659
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

R+D659

645-659 W Randolph StChicago, IL 60661
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111 S Peoria St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 S Peoria St

111 S Peoria StChicago, IL 60607
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Cornelia
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cornelia

4715-4731 W Cornelia AveChicago, IL 60641
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920 W Cullom
2 Bedroom Apartments

920 W Cullom

920 W CullomChicago, IL 60613
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Wicker Park Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wicker Park Lofts

1515-1517 W Haddon AveChicago, IL 60642
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Ivy at Drexel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Drexel

5235-5245 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60615
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4447 N Kedzie Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4447 N Kedzie Ave

4447 N Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60625
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2001 S State St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2001 S State St

2001 S State StChicago, IL 60616
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The Ivy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ivy

941 W Carmen AveChicago, IL 60640
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519 W Melrose St
Studio Apartments

519 W Melrose St

519 W Melrose StChicago, IL 60657
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Library Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Library Lofts

619-633 S La Salle StChicago, IL 60605
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3418 N Lincoln Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3418 N Lincoln Ave

3418 N Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60657
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3032 N Kenmore Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3032 N Kenmore Ave

3032 N Kenmore AveChicago, IL 60657
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1447 W 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1447 W 17th St

1447 W 17th StChicago, IL 60608
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528 Oakdale
Studio Apartments

528 Oakdale

528 W Oakdale AveChicago, IL 60657
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The Brewery Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brewery Lofts

1301 W Fletcher StChicago, IL 60657
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5827 N Ridge Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5827 N Ridge Ave

5827 N Ridge AveChicago, IL 60660
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5055 S Dorchester Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5055 S Dorchester Ave

5055 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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2848-50 W.Diversey
2 Bedroom Apartments

2848-50 W.Diversey

2848 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60647
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3221 N California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3221 N California Ave

3221 N California AveChicago, IL 60618
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Montrose Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Apartments

2557-2565 W Montrose AveChicago, IL 60618
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5860 N Ridge Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5860 N Ridge Ave

5860 N Ridge AveChicago, IL 60660
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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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Mary1+ years in Chicago

February 25, 2025

After reviewing different aspects of your site it appears nothing you posted has any availability regardless of the location or the price

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 $760.

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 $3,485.

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 2,633 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 $414 which is $3,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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