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The Edison

954 N Kildare Ave

8131 S Kingston Ave

6233 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #604

930 W Eastwood Ave, Unit #203
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Dearborn Plaza

Woodlawn Terrace

5726 N. Winthrop

South Shore Beach Apartments

1721 W North Shore Ave, Unit 2C

5720 S Blackstone Ave, Unit #108

5708 N Winthrop Ave, Unit A01C

Woodlawn House Apartments

Museum Walk Apartments

Clarendon Shores

Winthrop Place
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The Annabelle Apartments

930 W. Winona

4354 N Elston Ave, Unit 4354-201

3836-3838 S Sacramento Ave

1456 W Fargo Ave

The Flamingo Apartments

Campus Court Apartments

The Versailles Apartments

422-24 Melrose

Lakes Apartments

3053 W Argyle St

7251 at Waters Edge Apartment Homes

7451 N Greenview Ave, Unit 23

1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave

4600 N. Winchester / 1940-54 W. Wilson

520 W. Stratford Place

4606 N. Hermitage

Park Wellington Apartments

Winthrop Manor

517-25 W. Brompton

1842 S Fairfield 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 | $2,072 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $748 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,699 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,183 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,278 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,716 | $4,795 | $10,000+ |
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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 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living which is listed at $748, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $3,497.
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 2,153 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 $413 which is $3,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.