
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,800 (256 Rentals)
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


The 808 Cleveland

The Del Prado

Fisher Building Apartments

The Seneca Apartments

Regents Park

Addams Coliving

Beachside Apartments

MDA Apartments
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Park View Apartments

Vue53

14 West Elm Apartments

Midpointe

820 Michigan by 3L Living

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

The Flamingo Apartments

Times Square Apartments

5748 Blackstone By 3L Living
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

Beachwalk Apartments

Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

The Belmont by Reside

1000M

Axis Apartments and Lofts

Museum Walk Apartments

The Vivian

Gramercy Row Apartments

5401 Cornell by 3L Living

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

The Letterman Chicago - West Loop Apartments

5326-5336 S. Greenwood Avenue

Marine Terrace Apartments

4721 S. Ellis Avenue

1522 N La Salle Dr

The Annabelle Apartments

The Victorian Apartments

Park Wellington Apartments

2101 Michigan

Campus Court Apartments

Plaisance Apartments

Wyndham Apartments

Mayfair Apartments

The Versailles Apartments

2Sisters Apartments

505 W Melrose Street

The Trilogy at Hyde Park
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 | $2,074 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $685 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,268 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,780 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,445 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,985 | $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 $3,573.
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 620 sq ft.
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.

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.