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4220 W Armitage Ave

6233 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #302

1068 W Catalpa Ave, Unit #201

1365 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit #2D

1055 W Catalpa Ave

1624 W Morse Ave

5480 S Cornell Ave

7612 S Saginaw Ave

Scholars Corner Apartments
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Oglesby Towers Apartments

1734 E 72nd St Chicago, IL 60649

Museum Walk Apartments

1818 W Chase Ave, Unit 2

The Versailles Apartments

424 W. Diversey

Cornell (The Greenstone)

5720 S Blackstone Ave, Unit #209

5728 S Blackstone Ave

6530 S Union Ave
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3723 W Grand Ave

3723-3729 W Grand Ave

1108 W Rosemont Ave, Unit #513

8311 S Racine Ave

Issel Building

4728 W Addison St

4726 W Addison St

4724 W Addison St

6930 N Greenview Ave

Dearborn Plaza

South Shore Beach Apartments

330 N Pine Ave Chicago, IL 60644

5708 N Winthrop Ave, Unit A01C

5504-12 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60637

The Flamingo Apartments

930 W. Winona

561 W 18th St

615 E Marquette Rd

4451 S Wood St

2114 East 69th Street, Unit Apt. 3

3817 N Fremont St, Unit #411

5320 S Cornell Ave, Unit #511

5740 S Stony Island Ave

4721 S. Ellis Avenue

Chatham Grove

422-24 Melrose

The Vivian

Woodlawn Terrace

4521 N. Malden St.

4542 N Damen Ave, Unit 310
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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 | $1,964 | $575 | $5,295 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $740 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,882 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,648 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,599 | $2,925 | $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 $710.
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 $7,408.
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 5,923 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 $496 which is $6,912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals 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.

Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago
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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.

Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers
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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.