
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 (1,244 Rentals) Page 5 of 25
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Cheap Apartments in Chicago.


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1136 N La Salle Dr

518 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 216

2344 N Kenneth Ave

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6142 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 504,, Unit 504,

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3542 W 24th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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The Trilogy at Hyde Park

18 E. Elm

25 E. Delaware

211 E. Delaware

443 Wrightwood

924 W Newport Ave

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4549 N Malden St

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4409 N Kenneth Ave, Unit 1A, Unit 1A

7134 S Cornell Ave, Unit 2

9046 S Brandon Ave

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1427 N Dearborn St

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3817 N Fremont St, Unit #410, Unit #410

5645-5657 W Washington Blvd, Unit 5657-3N

2503 E 84th St

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1366 W Estes Ave, Unit 1H, Unit 1H

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4542 N Damen Ave, Unit A03C, Unit A03C

Harbor Point Estates

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2344 W School St

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7456 S Stewart Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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532 W Arlington Pl, Unit A04C, Unit A04C

5645-5657 W Washington Blvd, Unit 5647-3

5647 W Washington Blvd, Unit 3

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5415 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 4703, Unit 4703

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6422 S Rhodes Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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563 W Arlington Pl

1661 S Homan Ave

Park View Apartments

5054 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 313

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620 W Patterson Ave, Unit 704, Unit 704

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556 W Arlington Pl

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535 W Arlington Pl, Unit J08W, Unit J08W

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535 W Arlington Pl, Unit A00C, Unit A00C

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4747 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

6559 S Mozart St, Unit 1S

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1502 W Chase Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM - 1502-3, Unit ONE BEDROOM - 1502-3

3130 N. Lake Shore Drive

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1553 W Hollywood Ave

350 W. Oakdale

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd

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2639 N Spaulding Ave

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4415 N Wolcott Ave, Unit A05C, Unit A05C

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4431 N Wolcott Ave

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533 W Roscoe, Unit #508, Unit #508

4737 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 204
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 | $1,945 | $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
Written by: Nicole Harms
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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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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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.