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Lakeside 1241

1624-1626 W Morse Ave

5820 N Sheridan Rd

3000 W Marquette Rd

Bennett Apartments

6031 N Kenmore Ave

4915 S Drexel Apartments

7051 S Bennett Ave

Catherine Courts

6354-6358 S Francisco Ave

7834 S Coles

815-823 W Bradley Pl

549 W. Aldine

6238 S Western

The Max Apartments

1430 N Dearborn St

7270 S South Shore Dr

1407-1415 W Sherwin Ave

Kedvale Systems

Thome Hermitage Building

2045-2047 E 75th St

2600 W. Logan Blvd

2922 E 90th St

Ravenswood Apartments

536 W Arlington Pl

7555 S Hermitage Ave

2536 N Sawyer Ave

Lunt Apartments

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

2600 N Kimball Ave

4855 N Kimball Ave

Fargo/Campbell

Cornelia

Magnolia Gardens

839 W. Sheridan

Granville Place

The Columbian

Chatham Apartments

6439-45 N Richmond St

Darlington Apartments

Ivy Dorchester

5050-5058 N Kenmore Ave

1016 W Balmoral Ave

8238 S Ellis

536 W. Grant

1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd.

17-19 N Waller Ave

Mclean 2021 W

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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 | $1,945 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,077 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,844 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,426 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,977 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,392 | $750 | $7,350 |
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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 $724.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is West Haven Park II - B which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $7,640.
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 4,291 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 $519 which is $7,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
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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.

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.