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5425 N Kenmore Ave

7342 S Harvard Ave, Unit 2

4253 S Whipple St

Southland Village

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Wyndham Apartments

Park View Apartments

Lake Grove Village

Eden Commons
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The Onyx on Carmen

The Onyx on Sheridan

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd

Winthrop Manor

The Sovereign

1049 W. Oakdale

1628 Sherwin

2358 E 70th Pl

Midway
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1633 E 74th St

7451 N Greenview Ave

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1700 N Humboldt Blvd

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6166 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #513

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8220 S Coles Ave, Unit 1R

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5722 N Winthrop Ave

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1750 N Humboldt Blvd

Park Wellington Apartments

1940 N. Lincoln

The Draper

632 W. Addison

7251 At Waters Edge

3257-3267 W. Wrightwood Ave

The Wilson Club

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1746 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit S

Times Square Apartments

6755 N Sheridan Rd

Beachwalk Apartments

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6954 Sheridan

6644 S Peoria St, Unit 1a

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4871 N Magnolia Ave

4549 N Malden St

6200-6202 S Whipple St

7035 S Ashland Ave, Unit 1

6950 N Ashland Blvd, Unit #403

Post Chicago

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7717 N Sheridan Rd, Unit #1T

849 W 83rd St, Unit 1

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5011 N Damen Ave, Unit #17
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,928 | $550 | $6,511 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,704 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,079 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,190 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,617 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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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 $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is Coleman Place At Legends South which is listed at $170, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $5,813.
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 5,660 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 $540 which is $5,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.