
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent with Specials in Chicago, IL (60 Rentals)
Apartments in Chicago with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


180 North Jefferson

Sentral Michigan Avenue

Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

West77 Apartments

Fisher Building Apartments

1001 South State

Arrive South Loop
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Addams Coliving

MDA Apartments

Vue53

Midpointe

Arrive LEX

The Alfred

Eleven40

Landmark West Loop

State and Grand

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living
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5748 Blackstone By 3L Living

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

The Bush Temple

Chateau on Wells

Gateway West Loop

Env Chicago

1000M

1407 on Michigan

Ravenswood Terrace

The Rosie

5401 Cornell by 3L Living

Gramercy Row Apartments

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

1879 North Milwaukee

The Annabelle Apartments

Cortland River North

2101 Michigan

Plaisance Apartments

Wyndham Apartments

The Versailles Apartments

Canterbury Court Apartments

The Trilogy at Hyde Park

Madison Park Apartments

1509 N Western

Elmhurst Terrace

Huntington Square

Eleven33

Green Oaks Apartments

Cypress Place
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 | $2,062 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $685 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,782 | $725 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $725 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,986 | $950 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,466 | $2,008 | $6,595 |
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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 Short-term Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Chicago is at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living listed at $669.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chicago is $3,547.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 6,439 square feet unit starting from $2,151 at 369 Grand by Onni.
What is the average size for Chicago Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Chicago is currently at 618 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.