
Cheap Apartments for Rent by Owner in Chicago, IL from $400 (96 Rentals)Page 2 of 2
Cheap Apartments in Chicago.


7730 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1st Floor

10015 S Longwood Dr, Unit Garden Unit in Historic

3604 W Diversey Ave, Unit G

1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House

7316 S Emerald Ave, Unit 1

2351 S Whipple St, Unit 3

4819 N Christiana Ave, Unit 2W

4821 N Christiana Ave, Unit 1W

4529 S Vincennes Ave, Unit 4529 S Vincennes Ave #3

2338 W Walton St, Unit 3rd floor

11128 South Spaulding Avenue, Unit 2

5040 N Winchester Ave, Unit 1932-2

3320 W Lawrence Ave, Unit 2

3318 W Lawrence Ave, Unit 2F

3046 N Haussen Ct, Unit 2R

6123 N Meade Ave, Unit 2

3572 W Belden Ave, Unit 2

2439 N Harding Ave, Unit 1

849 N Laramie Ave, Unit Marin Property 1

3228 W Pierce Ave, Unit 3

5632 W Berenice Ave, Unit 3

5223 S Drexel Ave, Unit 2N

704 W Garfield Blvd, Unit 704

4225 W Augusta Blvd, Unit 1

3324 N Avers Ave, Unit 3324 Avers #1

9011 S Laflin St, Unit 1st Floor

2346 122nd St, Unit Two West

15423 Marshfield Ave, Unit 2S

1122 N 32nd Ave

3428 Wisconsin Ave, Unit Sunny Large One Bedroom

1920 State St, Unit 2W

1995 Howard Ave, Unit 1995 Howard

1319 31st St, Unit 2-R

1700 La Porte Ave, Unit 2

14428 S Division St, Unit 1

920 E Shady Way, Unit 6

307 Ridge Rd, Unit Upper level

9419 S 85th Ct, Unit 2E
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 | $2,042 | $532 | $9,059 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,241 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,853 | $655 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,042 | $900 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,885 | $1,600 | $6,595 |
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 $795.
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 $3,278.
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 2,440 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 $411 which is $2,867 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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