
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $532 (1,053 Rentals)Page 6 of 22


3835 N Fremont St, Unit M08B

6755 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 247

4832 N Damen Ave

7735 N Sheridan Rd

3817 N Fremont St, Unit #204

3841 N Fremont St, Unit M02B

2700 N Spaulding Ave

2779 N Milwaukee Ave

3832 N Fremont St, Unit 204

2843 W Berteau Ave, Unit 55-2

1335 W Birchwood Ave, Unit 308

1536 N Kedzie Ave

1333 W Birchwood Ave

3834 N Fremont

7731 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 55-1

1627 N Humboldt Blvd

3834 N Fremont St

4542 N Damen Ave, Unit 412

4549 N Malden St, Unit 211

2849 W Berteau Ave

508 W Belmont Ave

1333 W Birchwood Ave

505 W Belmont Ave, Unit 3M

1333 W Birchwood Ave

2639 N Spaulding Ave, Unit S

2849 W Berteau Ave

3335 W Diversey Ave

3834 N Fremont St

1049 West Oakdale Apartments

6347 N Magnolia Ave, Unit STUDIO

14 West Elm Apartments

6343 N Magnolia Ave

6349 N Magnolia Ave

6341 N Magnolia Ave

6341 N Magnolia Ave

3825 N Pine Grove Ave

6830 N Sheridan Rd

5008 N Cicero Ave, Unit Garden Apt

6830 N Sheridan Rd

663 W Grace St

1321 W Estes Ave, Unit STUDIO

3825 N Pine Grove Ave

1317 W Estes Ave

6341 N Magnolia Ave

656 W Oakdale Ave, Unit 2A

1319 W Estes Ave, Unit 10

3451 N Elaine Pl, Unit 107
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 | $2,066 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $685 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,244 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $725 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,371 | $725 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,826 | $925 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,401 | $2,008 | $4,795 |
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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
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 $820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $3,503.
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 3,007 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 $427 which is $3,076 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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