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6856 S Merrill Ave, Unit unit 3

4725 N Beacon St, Unit 4735-205

6960 N Ashland Blvd, Unit 409

6947 S Jeffery Blvd

5210 S Woodlawn Ave

Oglesby Towers Apartments

4721 S. Ellis Avenue
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12128 S Halsted St, Unit 2fl

1030 N Parkside Ave, Unit 1R

7726 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 3C

Times Square Apartments

4841 S Loomis Blvd
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6912 N Lakewood Ave, Unit 1

6233 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #613

6916 N Lakewood Ave

2624 N Milwaukee Ave

1108 W Rosemont Ave, Unit #314

Woodlawn Terrace

6148 S Vernon Ave
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Shorewind Apartments

1501 W Highland Ave

Dearborn Plaza

South Shore Beach Apartments

5708 N Winthrop Ave, Unit A01C

Plaisance Apartments

2Sisters Apartments

The Annabelle Apartments

3838 N. Broadway

4606 N. Hermitage

The Edison

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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 | $1,891 | $550 | $8,000 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,889 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,484 | $788 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,020 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,131 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $14,617 | $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 $790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is The Talman Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $5,966.
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 4,418 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 $456 which is $5,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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