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South Shore Beach Apartments

Lake Meadows Apartments

1656 N Monitor Ave

3836-3838 S Sacramento Ave

9213 S Laflin St

Woodlawn House Apartments

3151 N Long Ave

6653 N Newgard Ave

6938 S Crandon Ave

7800 S Throop St

7256 W Belmont Ave

6011 N Kenmore St

Astoria Properties

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

Lakeside Grant Manor

The Townhouse Apartments

4165 S Archer Ave, Unit 302

4821 N Kimball Ave, Unit #3G

4119 W 24th Plz, Unit 3rd Floor

Fulbrix Apartments

Sheridan Apartments

2442 S Kedzie Ave

Times Square Apartments

5020 S Woodlawn Ave

1466 W Rascher Ave, Unit Cozy Bright Garden

7717 N Sheridan Rd, Unit #2P

8201 S Michigan Avenue

5633 W 63rd St

1333 W Pratt Blvd

10981 S Church St

8927 S Muskegon Ave

3939 W Iowa St

7511 S Chappel Ave
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 | $1,869 | $575 | $8,711 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,336 | $700 | $9,250 |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,564 | $788 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,975 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,791 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $22,785 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
Explore Chicago
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 $775.
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 $6,219.
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 2,850 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 $488 which is $5,731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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