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The Mabel Exchange Apartments
5920 N Ridge AveChicago, IL 60660
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7333 Ridge
7333 N Ridge BlvdChicago, IL 60645
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536 W. Addison
536 W Addison StChicago, IL 60613
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437-59 W. Belmont Ave.
437-459 W Belmont AveChicago, IL 60657
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7334 N Ridge Blvd
7334 N Ridge BlvdChicago, IL 60645
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1246 W. Pratt
1246 W Pratt BlvdChicago, IL 60626
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The Sherwin at Jarvis Square
1608 W SherwinChicago, IL 60626
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520 W Belden Ave
520 W Belden AveChicago, IL 60614
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4501-4515 N Malden St
4501-4515 N Malden StChicago, IL 60640
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720 W Gordon Terrace
720 W Gordon TerChicago, IL 60613
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Avers & Lawrence
3830-3844 W Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60625
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The Brewery Lofts
1301 W Fletcher StChicago, IL 60657
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Farcroft Park
1337 W Fargo AveChicago, IL 60626
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7640 S Stewart Ave
7640 S Stewart AveChicago, IL 60620
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8209 S Ellis Avenue (NEW)
8209 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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Reside on Wellington
510-520 W Wellington AveChicago, IL 60657
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Ivy Promenade
5447-5457 S Woodlawn AveChicago, IL 60615
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1850 N. Clark St.
1850-1856 N Clark StChicago, IL 60614
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20 E. Scott Street
20 E Scott StChicago, IL 60610
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4915-4919 N Damen Ave
4915-4919 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60625
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734-44 W. Aldine
734-744 W Aldine AveChicago, IL 60657
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$1,150 - $1,1751 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pinnacle Apartments
7429 Southwest HwyWorth, IL 60482
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$1,150 - $1,4501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20
Sandridge Apartments
1 158th PlCalumet City, IL 60409
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Heritage Senior Apartments - 55 and over
3715 W 123rd PlAlsip, IL 60803
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304 W Touhy Ave
304 W Touhy AvePark Ridge, IL 60068
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$1,489 - $2,619Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
ReNew Des Plaines North & South
730 W Algonquin RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Fairway Green Apartments
640 S York RdBensenville, IL 60106
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$1,571 - $2,2281 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 23
Forest Cove Apartments
1706 Forest Cove DrMount Prospect, IL 60056
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Oak Trails Apartments
375 Oak Trails RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Main Station Apartments
855 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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Brentwood on the Pond
630 E George StBensenville, IL 60106
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The Eagles
480 Eagle DrElk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Kenmore Park Apartments in Elmhurst
109-119 S Kenmore AveElmhurst, IL 60126
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$1,795 - $2,266Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 3
415 Premier Apartments
415 Howard StEvanston, IL 60202
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Knox Apartments
15301-15310 S Knox Ave, OakOak Forest, IL 60452
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1123 N 33rd Ave
1123 N 33rd AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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Live in Oak Park
1041 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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Elmwood Towers
7300 W North AveElmwood Park, IL 60707
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Montclair Manor
11625-57 S Pulaski RdAlsip, IL 60803
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Riverwalk Senior Residences
8019 Ogden AveLyons, IL 60534
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.
504-508 S Culyer AveOak Park, IL 60304
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Royal Arms Apartments
3001 N Thatcher AveRiver Grove, IL 60171
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1419 Washington St
1419 Washington StEvanston, IL 60202
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14021 S Tracy
14021 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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ReNew Des Plaines North
270-290 S Beau DrDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Des Plaines Apartments
510-570 E Seegers RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Greenfield Square Apartments
640-650 W Algonquin RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1000 Hinman
1000-1010 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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9565 Franklin Ave
9565 Franklin AveFranklin Park, IL 60131
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Salt Creek Apartments
125 S Villa AveAddison, IL 60101
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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 | $2,046 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $650 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,526 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,438 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,160 | $1,795 | $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 $726.
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 $2,362.
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 3,851 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 $1,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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