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Oak Lawn Blu

808 Forest Evanston Il 60202

Thomasville

921-923 Garfield

817 Seward St

941 Chicago Ave

Grove Estates

405-407 Washington Blvd.

165 S. Oak Park Ave.

902-910 N. Austin Blvd. and 4-10 Iowa St.

8624 Fullerton Ave

209 S Oak Park Ave

515 Forest Ave

Iowa Terrace

Berwyn Apartments

16-24 N Austin

1412-1414 N. Austin Blvd.

Riviera Apartments

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

10425 Mason - 10624 Major

529 Michigan

Pleasant Circle North

37 Rockford Ave.

532 Des Plaines Ave.

400 N Taylor Ave

1158-1164.5 S. Oak Park Ave.

162 N Humphrey Ave

1000 Hinman

421 S. Lombard Ave.

428 Washington Blvd

7858 S Natoma Ave

9517-9521 Minnick Ave

315 N Maple Ave

Brummel 623-631 Evanston

Pleasant Circle South

204 Marengo Ave.

HOMESTEAD APARTMENTS

304 Home Ave

908-922 Main Street

123-129 N. Humphrey Ave. and 38-44 Lake St.

633 S. Maple Ave.

421 S. Elmwood Ave.

130-142 N. Humphrey Ave.

516 Des Plaines Ave.

631 S. Maple Ave.

580 N Mill Rd

Orion ParkView

4909 Church

812-814 Carpenter Ave
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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 | $1,946 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,829 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,073 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,041 | $750 | $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 $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 $7,569.
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 4,757 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 $515 which is $7,054 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 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.